What to See and do in Panama City (with Map & Photos)

Every country has its capital that represents it, a city that shows the best of that nation, a much smaller vision of what it makes up and what is the essence that gives life to each country. New York has its own New York, Italy has its Rome that makes it stand out like nothing else, England has a gloomy but warm London to welcome.

This is seen throughout the world, Latin America is not far behind, Cuba has its charming and splendid Havana where life seems to be reborn in a unique way, Brazil has its very lively and well-colored Brasilia.

Panama City Panama
Panama City Panama

But come on, Panama is not far behind at all, having as its capital Panama City, a historical jewel within the same nation, more than a city it is the physical representation of the entire history of the country and that, taking into account that the known one currently lived after the ashes and destruction of the previous one, caused by nothing more and nothing less than... by pirates!

Panama City in Panama


As you can see, in this article I will talk to you about the center of Panamanian culture, a city so full of history that it seems that you can feel it in the air, as well as that tropical environment that many come to miss. I'm talking about Panama City in Panama, known as the nation's capital, a place where all culture seems to make its way through the modern world without leaving behind the tropical that characterizes the region so much.

It is full of skyscrapers and it seems a place in which the worlds seem to collide, the old with the most modern, which makes us so Latin with something so international, something that attracts many tourists who have somehow known a little about it. affair, as well as completely astonishing those who have no idea that there is a city of this caliber in b

Likewise, it is a most international place where you go when you want to get away from the tropic shores and breathe city airs, walked from the beginning of its history by people of other nationalities, which is why currently the people who are native She is more than used to travelers, and they even take their stay in their nation with affection and grace, they do not see it as a usurpation but as an opportunity to socialize with other races.

Panama City Panama
Panama City Panama

On the other hand, I would love to highlight the history that this beautiful city raised in the ashes of its shadow of the past, before the point that it is said that there are three cities in one. So that you can understand me better, the former capital of Panama, formerly known by the same name, is currently part of the new Panama City, since the old one was destroyed and now there are only a few tourist ruins named Old Panama.

In the same way, within the current Panama City we have is Casco Viejo, a place in the city where it still seems that the colonial era has not wanted to stay behind for time, and then we have the modern city, a perfect three in one, definitely in this city ​​history cannot be forgotten.

What to see and visit in Panama City


Do you want to know what to see and visit in Panama City? Something mandatory that you should not miss or rather, visit, are the "three cities" that make up this wonderful place. But let's not go so fast in the first moments of the beginning of our trip, it is better to start with a small but very enlightening one when it comes to showing what the city has to offer.

All starting with a tour with an operator of the same, if you are very interested in said tour the "three cities of Panama" are included, as well as a brief visit to the Miraflores locks, which are located on the Canal de Panama, there you will have a very nice view of the boats sailing through the warm waters, you will also find a visitor center, as well as some restaurants with an equally fascinating view.

Panama City Panama
Panama City Panama

Then, if you really want to know more about the history of Panamanian culture, you have the possibility to take a historical tour, with which you will learn more about the ruins of Panama Viejo, the beauty of the colonial in the part of the city that seems taken from a novel, the Casco Viejo, there you will also know the well-known Panama Canal. I personally recommend that you also not miss the Amador Causeway.

Panama City Panama
Panama City Panama

What to do in Panama City, Panama


Now, I will proceed to talk to you about what to do in Panama City, Panama, so you will not get bored, although I doubt very much that you can do it in this great city. But to the point, I recommend that you walk through the following places, since they are places that mark the Panamanian culture that all tourists want to go to even for just a moment, as well as they speak a lot about the essence of the nation.

On the day, proceed to go to the ruins of the Old Panama, the Panama Canal touring it by boat is an incredible experience, in the same way there is the Bridge of the Americas, the Old Town do not miss it for anything, so is the Metropolitan Natural Park and the Biomuseo, don't forget to buy handicrafts and physical souvenirs that will help you not to forget anything about your experience here.

Panama City Panama
Panama City Panama

On the other hand, when night falls the city seems to light up and celebrate, something very typical of Panamanians, so you will find a large number of casinos, restaurants and bars that open their doors until after dawn, I recommend that you do not don't miss them, the parts of the city that seem to stand out the most are the point of Uruguay street between Bella Vista, the aforementioned enough, Casco Viejo and the Amador Causeway.

Panama City Panama
Panama City Panama

Panama City Tourism


Regarding tourism in Panama City, let me tell you the great variety of attractions that you have to choose from, in addition to that you will find many ways to have a pleasant time, already being while acting like your own, wanting to know everything that this beautiful nation offers you or to delve into the native daily life of the region.

Many like to start their tourism stage by knowing the main monuments, as well as the buildings with greater historical connotation, which are located mostly in the central area of the city, also known as the Old or Old Town, which is so I live during the day and at night, this is the second most visited by tourists.

As you will see, this is because the main national tourist attraction is undoubtedly the Panama Canal, you have the option of choosing between two places to be able to appreciate in the best possible way just to see the operations that are carried out there, s with the visitor center and Agua Clara, you can also watch a 3D movie that shows you the history of the Canal.

Panama City Panama
Panama City Panama

As I mentioned earlier, crossing the Panama Canal mounted on a boat or boat is an experience very, really, very difficult to forget, which is why there are several companies that offer tourists a tour of this type, the view you will have It will leave you speechless how fascinating it can be.

In the same way, taking a trip of one hour and fifteen minutes on the railroad is also worth it, there are many tourists who are intrigued to experience the experience of crossing the Panamanian jungle for while you are skirting the Canal, surrounded by the greatest elegance of railways. Another thing that I recommend you do not stop doing as a tourist and you are a fan of the world under water, is practicing diving, this is the ideal place!

Panama City Panama
Panama City Panama

Another aspect that many tourists would not like to miss is a ride on the Gamboa cable car, entering the center of Panamanian flora and fauna. If you want to leave nature aside, don't forget to visit the "three cities of Panama" and see the clash of worlds that governs in a single city.

Panama City Map