Panama

Travel Guide & Recommendations

Panama City Skyline

Panama is a fascinating destination combining modernity with colonial history and lush nature. Here are the essential tips to enjoy Panama City and its surroundings.

✨ What You Can't Miss

• 🚢Panama Canal — Visit the Miraflores Locks and watch the world's largest ships cross between the Atlantic and Pacific. An engineering spectacle.
• 🏛️Casco Viejo — The colonial old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cobblestone streets, historic plazas, rooftop bars, and gourmet restaurants in restored buildings.
• 🌳Biomuseo & Causeway — The colorful museum designed by Frank Gehry and the Amador Causeway with panoramic views of the skyline and canal.
• 🏝️San Blas & Bocas del Toro — Paradise islands with crystal-clear waters just hours from the city. San Blas, Guna Yala indigenous territory, is an unmatched paradise.
• 🏙️Panama Skyline — The stunning Pacific-facing skyscraper skyline rivals any metropolis. The Cinta Costera offers the perfect promenade with skyline and ocean views.
• 🍽️Panamanian Cuisine — Ceviche, patacones, sancocho, and arroz con pollo. Panamanian cuisine blends Caribbean, indigenous, and Spanish flavors in every dish.

Casco Viejo

🏘️ Where to Stay

• Casco Viejo: The most charming neighborhood. Boutique hotels in restored colonial buildings, rooftop bars, and galleries.
• Punta Pacífica: Modern and luxurious. International chain hotels with ocean views and shopping centers.
• El Cangrejo: Central with character. Good restaurants, nightlife, and more accessible prices.

🚌 Getting Around

Panama's metro is modern and affordable (lines 1 and 2). Taxis are cheap but negotiate the fare before getting in. Uber works perfectly. For the Canal, taxis charge around $15-20 from downtown. Diablos Rojos buses are colorful but chaotic.