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Panama City is surprisingly modern in comparison to other Central American capital cities. With a strong American influence due to the Panama Canal, you will notice some similarities to North American cities: branches of familiar companies, the sheer size of buildings along the city line, and attitudes toward service– this might just be the only place in Latin America where restaurants bring you a free glass of water with ice when you sit down. Featuring around 120 banks, Panama City is the
Panama City is surprisingly modern in comparison to other Central American capital cities. With a strong American influence due to the Panama Canal, you will notice some similarities to North American cities: branches of familiar companies, the sheer size of buildings along the city line, and attitudes toward service– this might just be the only place in Latin America where restaurants bring you a free glass of water with ice when you sit down. Featuring around 120 banks, Panama City is the home to much of the Latin American banking industry. Shopping is also exceptionally good due in a large part to low import duties and large volume; Panama City has also developed a taste for the American-style mall with monstrous complexes in and outside of the city.
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The Causeway
Overview
Located on a strip of land that until 1999 was US-owned territory, this long causeway linking three islands on the entrance to the Panama Canal is being developed at a rapid rate and is a
...The Causeway, Panama City, Panama
Casco Viejo
This is the most interesting part of Panama City and one of the most dangerous. The old town is currently being restored and there are some magnificent pristine colonial buildings standing against
...Casco Viejo , Panama City, Panama
Bella Vista
Bella Vista is a neighborhood in central Panama City located between El Cangrejo and La Exposicion. It's a pleasant part of town, with views over the city all the way to the Amador. Avenida Balboa, a ...Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama
La Exposicion
Lacking the glitz and sparkle of Bella Vista and the colonial charm of Casco Viejo, La Exposicion really doesn't have that much to offer visitors. It was Panama City's downtown center in the 1920's, ...La Exposicion, Panama City, Panama
El Cangrejo
El Cangrejo is Panama City's swankiest neighborhood, home to posh hotels, upscale restaurants, and casinos galore. While there are a few hostels in the area, it's generally not a place for budget ...El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama
El Valle De Anton
El Valle is a place to relax and enjoy Panama's beautiful mountains and ...El Valle De Anton, Panama City, Panama
Teatro Nacional
Fronted with busts of famous writers, this cultural center hosts operas, plays, ballets and performances of all types. The building is about 100 years old, and is decorated with frescoes by Roberto
...Casco Viejo , Panama City, Panama
Plaza Francia
This plaza is part of a monument honoring France's contributions to the construction of the Panama Canal. There's often a delightful breeze blowing through, and from the end of the walkway you can
...Casco Viejo , Panama City, Panama
Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis
This cathedral was one of the original structures from Casco Viejo. It was ravaged by fire in 1737 and again in 1756. The cathedral was restored in 1998, and is now one of the most striking churches
...Casco Viejo , Panama City, Panama
Plaza Bolívar
Away from the bustle of Lima’s downtown lies the green park of Plaza Bolívar, flanked by three of Lima’s more interesting museums. Travel back 8,000 years as you peruse the Pre-Columbian
...Casco Viejo , Panama City, Panama
Presidential Palace
Nicknamed "Palacio de las Grazas" after the African herons that stalk its grounds, this modest but beautiful building is the office of Panama's president. The street is quite heavily
...Casco Viejo , Panama City, Panama
Panama Viejo Ruins
This area is what is left of the original Panama City, but there is not much still standing. Old stone walls and tower ruins is all that remains, but there are interesting features in the
...Panama City, Panama
Canal Traverse
Several companies offer trips on the Panama Canal—a great way to experience the workings of this engineering masterpiece first-hand. Partial transits, which takes you through three locks and the
...Panama City, Panama
Miraflores Locks
This is the best place to find out about the Canal and watch it in action. About 14km out of the city, this newly created visitors centre and museum sits right on the edge of the double lock that
...Panama City, Panama
Arco Chato (the flat arch)
Something of an archaeological curiosity, the Arco Chato is a long, flat arch that sits inside the crumbling remains of the Church of Saint Dominic. The church was destroyed by fires twice in the ...Casco, Panama City, Panama
Tiger's Hand Bastion (Mano de Tigre)
This crumbling ruin is one of the last remaining sections of Panama's 17th-century fortifications. As a historical site, it's not particularly impressive. As of July 2008, a homeless man was living ...Casco Viejo , Panama City, Panama
Antiguo Club Union
This ruin was once an elegant neoclassical building. It was constructed in 1917 as the posh Union Club. It was later transformed into an officer's club for the Panamanian army. Apparently, it was ...Casco Viejo , Panama City, Panama
I love Panama so much I want to retire here
I loved the beaches...and the people are very welcoming and love to have fun!
A pleasant surprise
I am Uruguayan and I have travelled a lot through Central and South America. My visit to Panama city was a pleasant surprise. The modern district had high rise buildings, excellent restaurants and clubs. The old city (caso antiguo) had colonial and pre-hispanic monuments and buildings. The traffic is a bit chaotic and noisy but the people are nice and friendly.
Oldest and most modern city in Pacific Latin America
The oldest city on the Pacific Coast, with the most up-to-date architecture of all Latin American cities. The rain forest is only a couple of minutes from the city, as well as beautiful beaches in both the Pacific and near Atlantic side, Hispanic and Prehispanic historic places, mountain forest with hundreds of birds, hundreds of excellent restaurants, casinos, nightplaces...
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