Panamá, Panama

Panama City

Panama City's Casco Viejo is a restored colonial quarter of plazas and balconies, with the modern skyline across the bay and the canal nearby.

Panama City: Walking tour through the Hidden treasures and gems of Casco Viejo
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The city on foot

Panama City was rebuilt on its current peninsula in 1673 after pirates destroyed the first city. Casco Viejo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The old quarter is compact and walkable; the canal's Miraflores Locks are a short drive.

What makes Panama City distinctive

  • Casco Viejo
  • The Panama Canal
  • Cinta Costera promenade
  • Panamá Viejo ruins

Walking tours in Panama City

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Casco Viejo

    Old quarter.

  • Bella Vista

    Bars.

  • Amador

    Causeway.

Free self-guided walk

Casco Viejo

A free self-guided walk in Panama City, through Casco Viejo from Plaza de la Independencia to Plaza de Francia.

1.5 km · 5 stops · map and directions

See the walk

Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Casco Viejo

    Plazas.

  2. Cinta Costera

    Along the bay.

  3. Amador Causeway

    Out to the islands.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat.

  • Heat

    Hot and humid.

  • Distances

    Casco Viejo is small.

When to visit

  • December to April

    Dry.

  • May to November

    Rain.

  • Carnival

    February.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Tocumen Airport is about 30 minutes away.

Local transport

  • Metro

    Two lines.

  • Apps

    Uber works.

Questions travellers ask about Panama City

Can I see the canal?

Yes, at Miraflores Locks.

How many days do I need?

Two days.

Is Casco Viejo safe?

Busy areas are; take advice locally.

Panama City: Walking tour through the Hidden treasures and gems of Casco Viejo
Country overview

Panama

A canal city with an old quarter

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.