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Casco Viejo
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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 derelict houses and burnt-out churches. Must-sees are the very pretty Plaza de Francia, with its harbourside walk, Plaza Independencia, the wreck of the Club de Clases y Topas, where Noriega used to spend his time, the grand Teatro Nacional, the presidential Palacio de las Garzas (Palace of the Herons) and several churches. It is best to walk in the morning and stay east of the Plaza Independencia or take a tourist taxi from any hotel. Take taxis in this area at night.
Cost/Getting There
Walk or $20 for taxi tour
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Museo de Historia de Panama
Museo de Historia de Panama is a small museum featuring paintings, artifacts and models detailing the ...
Catedral Metropolitana
With its beautifully contrasting gray-and-black facade and white bell towers, this building is an exce...
Presidential Palace
Nicknamed "Palacio de las Grazas" after the African herons that stalk its grounds, this mode...
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Hospedaje Casco Viejo
While it's tough for them to compete with the glitz and glamor of Luna Castle, Hospedaje Casco Viejo offers dece...
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Luna's Castle
Luna's Castle is, without question, one of the best backpacker hostels in Latin America. Beds are new and comfy....
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Caffe Per Due
Caffe Per Due has excellent, reasonably priced food in the heart of Casco Viejo. Their daily lunch special is hi...
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Yolata
Yolata offers buffet-style Chinese food at rock-bottom prices. The food isn't spectacular, but it's not a b...
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Cafe Coca Cola
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