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Panama City, Central America

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Panama City, Central America

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Panama City is an engaging and mysterious metropolis, a multifaceted place born out of constant cultural exchanges and, at times, conflicts. A city hanging in the balance: between South and North America, tradition and innovation, luxury and poverty, overlooked by the steel of skyscrapers and surrounded by sandy beaches and green forests. Enjoy cosmopolitan Panama, wander through handicraft markets, large malls, local restaurants, and have fun during the vibrant Panamanian nights.

Do & See

Panama City is a vibrant and dynamic capital, permeated by ancient indigenous traditions, surrounded by breathtaking tropical nature and buzzing with underground parties. Enjoy metropolitan living or explore the unspoiled natural environment.
The Panama Canal

The Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is definitely the most important part of the country's infrastructure, both from a strategical and economic point of view. The Miraflores Visitor’s Center is just a 30 minutes ride from downtown: it has a museum, gift shop, restaurant and observation deck where you can watch the massive ships pass through the locks. It truly is a modern marvel. In contrast to the more historically and socially focused Museo del Canal Interoceanico, the Miraflores Visitor's Center concentrates on science, technology and environment behind the functioning of the Canal. The center is worth an afternoon of exploration.

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Casco Antiguo

Casco Antiguo

The historic district of Panama City, keeper of the city's traditions and history, is characterized by charming narrow streets, colorful buildings, exciting cultural attractions and an array of hotels, cafes, bars, nightclubs, restaurants and art galleries. No wonder people are coming from all over the world to visit this evocative little corner of the world. In 1673, after the sacking of Panama Viejo by Welsh privateer Henry Morgan, the current Casco Antiguo was chosen as location to rebuild Panama’s capital city. The new city was surrounded by a wall to protect it from further pillaging. An eclectic blend of French, Spanish and American architecture developed as the country evolved over the years.

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Panama Viejo

Panama Viejo

UNESCO World Heritage Site Panama La Vieja, commonly known as Panama Viejo, is the site where Pedro Arias de Dávila originally founded the old Panama City, back in 1519. This was the first Spanish settlement on the Pacific coast of the Americas. Nowadays you can visit all that remains of the ancient settlement, which was burned down in 1671, by going in the eastern side of Panama City. Since most of the original city was made of wood, the ruins are not that extensive, but they are well-preserved and make for an interesting visit. The Visitor Center at Panama La Vieja has a collection of archaeological findings and information about the history of this invaluable place.

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The Biomuseo

The Biomuseo

Eight distinctive pavilions, eight permanent exhibitions designed to narrate the origins of the Panamanian isthmus and its huge impact on the planet's biodiversity. The Biomuseo is designed to lead visitors on an amazing journey of discovery and the interactive exhibits created by "Bruce Mau Design" make this museum even more astonishing. Once inside you can admire colored glass murals, giant screens, towering geological cross-sections of the isthmus, life-sized animal sculptures, multi-storied aquaria and even more! The building itself is an architectural icon designed by Frank Gehry.

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