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Why travel to Panamá?

Have you ever wondered how the Panamá Canal works? Explore Panamá’s rich history, culture, and viewpoints. Panamá Canal is a famous waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the beautiful beaches of San Blas Islands in the Northwest of Panamá, with clear and blue waters that are ideal for different water sports and fresh seafood. Adventure in the Emberá Indigenous Community to admire their dances and traditional handicrafts. 

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Panamá

🇵🇦 Panamá Viejo
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Panamá Viejo

The Spanish Pedro Arias Dávila founded Panamá Viejo in 1519 to be used as an area for the transportation and trade of goods between South America and Spain. Panamá Viejo is considered the oldest European settlement on the Pacific coast and the oldest town in Panamá.

Pirate attacks often occurred in the area. Henry Morgan’s most famous attack, in 1671, led to the destruction of most of the city by fire.

Panama City Casco Antiguo originated after Morgan’s attack to prevent more pirates from destroying the city.

The ruins of Panamá Viejo are now an archaeological site that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. 

The first cathedral of the American Pacific coast was built in Panamá Viejo and is called Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.

Address: 2G47+MV5, Vía Cincuentenario, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

🇵🇦 Casco Antiguo
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Casco Antiguo

In 1673, Casto Antiguo was built after the pirate Henry Morgan attack. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also known as Casco Viejo.

What can you find in the Casco Antiguo?

  • Colonial architecture with Spanish, Italian, and French influences.
  • Plazas and squares such as Plaza Bolívar and Plaza de la Independencia. 
  • Cathedrals and Churches. For example, the Church of San Jose and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
  • Palacio de las Garzas, also known as the Presidential Palace.
  • Museums and Cultural Centers such as the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of Panama Viejo.
  • The National Theater (Teatro Nacional).
  • Cinta Costera is a waterfront promenade around Casco Antiguo.

Address: XF28+W23, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama

🇵🇦 Panamá Churches
Convento de Santo Domingo

Panamá City has many churches, including:

  • Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis.

Address: C. 3a Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

  • Iglesia de San José.

Address: Avenida A y 2, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

  • Convento de Santo Domingo.

Address: XF28+JM2, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama

  • Iglesia de Santa Ana.

Address: C. 13 Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

🇵🇦 Panamá Canal
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Panamá Canal

The famous Panamá Canal is an impressive engineering construction that connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. When you visit the canal, you will find:

  • Miraflores Visitor Center.
  • Observing the transit of ships through the Miraflores locks.
  • Panama Canal Railway.
  • Boat tours through the canal’s locks.
  • Expansion Observation Center.
  • Panama Canal Museum

Address: Panama

🇵🇦 Miraflores Locks
Miraflores Locks

There are three locks in the Panamá Canal:

  • The Gatún Locks are on the Atlantice-Caribbean side of the Panama Canal, and they consist of a set of three locks.
  • The Pedro Miguel Lock is located at the center of the Panama Canal.
  • The Miraflores Locks are on the Pacific Ocean side, and they consist of two chambers.

Address: XCW5+P74, Panama City, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama

🇵🇦 Centennial Bridge
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Centennial Bridge

The Centennial Bridge (Puente Centenario) connects the North and South American continents. It was officially opened in 2004 and designed to decrease traffic from the Bridge of the Americas. 

There is a toll required to be paid that serves the bridge maintenance and records traffic flow.

You can also enjoy panoramic views of the Panamá Canal.

Address: Autop. Panamá – La Chorrera, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

🇵🇦 Bridge of the Americas
Bridge of the Americas

The Bridge of the Americas was officially opened in 1962 to cross the Panamá Canal. It forms part of the Pan-American Highway, which connects the Americas from Alaska to Argentina. A toll is required to cross the bridge. Enjoy another perspective of the Panamá Canal.

Address: WCVP+95W, Bridge of the Americas, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama

🇵🇦 Panamá Bay
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Panamá Bay

The Panamá Bay is located on the Pacific side as a natural inlet part of the Gulf of Panama. Some of the things you can find in Panamá Bay are:

  • Panamá City’s Waterfront
  • Cinta Costera. A park and coastal beltway.
  • Amador Causeway is a road and a breakwater constructed using the rocks from the excavation of the Panamá Canal.
  • Many islands, such as Perico, Culebra, and Naos.
  • The Pacific entrance to the Panamá Canal.

Address: Panama

🇵🇦 Emberá Indigenous Community
Emberá Indigenous Community
  • Located mainly in the east and west regions of Panama.
  • High skill in craftsmanship, particularly of woodcarvings and woven baskets.
  • Traditional dresses with geometric patterns.
  • Traditional dances and music involving flutes, drums, and others.
  • Traditional houses are known as bohíos, which are communal longhouses.
  • Traditional Emberá boat called Piragua.

Address: Embera Quera 0000, Panama

San Blas Islands

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San Blas Islands

The San Blas Islands are located in the Caribbean Sea and are full of beautiful beaches with crystal clear turquoise waters, coral reefs, and clean beaches.

The indigenous people of the islands are the Guna Yala, and they manage the guided tours of their communities.

It is an ideal destination for scuba diving and snorkeling.

Address: Guna Yala Comarca, Panama

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One thought on “Best Places to Visit in Panamá

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    Lulu

    Hello, I went to Panamá a long time ago, but what impressed me most was San Blas Islands.

    8 months ago Reply

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