Panama City

Panama City

Modern metropolis with Panama Canal, historic Casco Viejo, and cosmopolitan skyline. Where two oceans meet.

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🏛️Main Attractions

  • Panama Canal
  • Casco Viejo
  • Miraflores Locks
  • Biomuseo
  • Amador Causeway
  • Metropolitan Natural Park

Also check attractions in other Panama cities:

🏨Recommended Hotels

  • The Bristol Panama
  • American Trade Hotel (Casco Viejo)
  • Waldorf Astoria Panama
  • Hilton Panama

🍜Restaurants & Food

Maito
$$$

Contemporary Panamanian fine dining

Casa Casco
$$-$$$

Fusion cuisine in colonial setting

Donde José
$$$

Tasting menu showcasing Panama ingredients

Mercado de Mariscos
$

Fresh seafood market & ceviche

Casablanca
$$-$$$

Mediterranean with canal views

Also check restaurants in other Panama cities:

🛍️ Shopping

  • Albrook Mallmall

    Largest mall in Americas with 700+ stores, dining, and entertainment

  • Casco Viejo Boutiquesshopping district

    Artisan shops, galleries, and designer boutiques in historic quarter

  • Multiplaza Pacificupscale mall

    High-end shopping center with international luxury brands

💡 Travel Tips

  • Visit Miraflores Locks early morning or late afternoon for best ship viewing
  • Casco Viejo beautiful but watch belongings - stick to main tourist areas
  • Panama uses US dollar - called 'balboa' locally but same currency
  • Biomuseo designed by Frank Gehry - unique architecture and biodiversity exhibits
  • Dry season (December-April) best for canal views, rainy season (May-November) very wet

📋Quick Info

📅Best Season

December - April (dry season)

💰Daily Budget

$60-150/day

👥Popular With
Business travelersHistory enthusiastsFamiliesUrban explorers
🗓️Recommended Stay

3-4 days

🌐Timezone

UTC-5

💬Local Language

Spanish, English common in tourism

💱Currency

USD/PAB (US Dollar/Balboa)

📅Panama City 3-Day Itinerary

Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing

Panama Canal & Casco Viejo
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Morning
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visit to Miraflores Locks to watch ships transit the Panama Canal

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Morning
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Lunch at Mercado de Mariscos for fresh ceviche

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Afternoon
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exploration of UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo colonial district

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Evening
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dinner at Donde José or Maito for contemporary Panamanian cuisine

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