Casco Viejo (Old Quarter)
Casco Viejo
Wander through cobblestone streets, admire colorful colonial architecture, and discover historic churches, plazas, and boutiques.
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Plan a free trip to Panama CityUpdated: 2026-08-08
Panama City is a vibrant metropolis blending modern skyscrapers with rich colonial history, offering a unique experience of culture, nature, and shopping. Visit to witness the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal and explore the picturesque streets of Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Things to do in Panama City include Casco Viejo (Old Quarter), Panamá Viejo, Amador Causeway. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
Wander through cobblestone streets, admire colorful colonial architecture, and discover historic churches, plazas, and boutiques.
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Explore the ruins of the first Spanish city on the Pacific coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site with fascinating history.
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Walk, bike, or drive along the causeway with stunning views of the city skyline, the Panama Canal, and nearby islands.
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Explore Panama's incredible biodiversity and geological history in a colorful museum designed by Frank Gehry.
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Admire the magnificent architecture and interior design of this historic theater, a cultural gem in the heart of the Old Quarter.
Plan Panama CityWatch giant ships traverse the famous canal locks, a global engineering marvel, and experience its history at the visitor center.
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Hike through a tropical rainforest in the heart of the city and spot wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and birds.
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Hike to the highest point in the city for panoramic views of the skyline, the Panama Canal, and Casco Viejo.
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Cross the iconic bridge connecting North and South America and enjoy impressive views of the Panama Canal entrance.
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Miraflores is the name of one of the three locks that form part of the Panama Canal, and the name of the small lake that separates these locks from the Pedro Miguel Locks upstream. In the Miraflores locks, vessels are lifted 54 feet (16.5 m) in two stages, allowing them to transit to or from the Pacific Ocean port of Balboa in Panama City. Ships cross below the Bridge of the Americas, which connects North and South America.
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Here is what 2 days in Panama City look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
This is an example. The planner builds a different route for your dates, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Build your own itineraryCasco Viejo (Old Quarter), Panamá Viejo, Amador Causeway, Biomuseo, National Theatre of Panama, Panama Canal Miraflores Locks and 9 more. Casco Viejo (Old Quarter): Wander through cobblestone streets, admire colorful colonial architecture, and discover historic churches, plazas, and boutiques.
Day 1: Biomuseo, Amador Causeway, Punta Culebra Nature Center. Day 2: National Theatre of Panama, Plaza de Francia (French Plaza), Canal Museum, Cerro Ancón.
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