Panama City travel guide

At a glance

capital of Panama. For a first visit, Panamá Viejo, Casco Viejo, Panama Canal Railway are strong starting points. This guide brings together 16 places, practical 1/3/5/7-day routes and a concise food shortlist so you can understand the city before shaping the trip around your pace.

Highlight stops

• Panamá Viejo — archaeological site
• Casco Viejo — historic district of Panama City in Panama
• Panama Canal Railway — railway line across Panama linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
• Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama City — cathedral in Panama City, Panama
• Soberanía National Park — national park in Panama
• JW Marriott Panama — hotel in Panama
• F&F Tower — building in Panama
• Vitri Tower — skyscraper in Costa del Este, Panama City

1-day itinerary

Day 1 · Architecture and city fabric

F&F Tower · JW Marriott Panama · National Library of Panama · Panamá Viejo

3-day itinerary

Day 1 · Architecture and city fabric

F&F Tower · JW Marriott Panama · National Library of Panama · Panamá Viejo

Day 2 · History and landmarks

Ocean Two · Vitri Tower · Metropolitan Natural Park · Panama Canal Railway

Day 3 · Architecture and city fabric

Bridge of the Americas · Biomuseo · Panama Canal Museum · Casco Viejo

5-day itinerary

Day 1 · Architecture and city fabric

F&F Tower · JW Marriott Panama · National Library of Panama · Panamá Viejo

Day 2 · History and landmarks

Ocean Two · Vitri Tower · Metropolitan Natural Park · Panama Canal Railway

Day 3 · Architecture and city fabric

Bridge of the Americas · Biomuseo · Panama Canal Museum · Casco Viejo

Day 4 · History and landmarks

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama City · Palacio de las Garzas · Centennial Bridge, Panama · Soberanía National Park

7-day itinerary

Day 1 · Architecture and city fabric

F&F Tower · JW Marriott Panama · National Library of Panama

Day 2 · History and landmarks

Panamá Viejo · Ocean Two · Vitri Tower

Day 3 · Parks and open air

Metropolitan Natural Park · Panama Canal Railway · Bridge of the Americas

Day 4 · Museums and art

Biomuseo · Panama Canal Museum · Casco Viejo

Day 5 · History and landmarks

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama City · Palacio de las Garzas · Centennial Bridge, Panama

Day 6 · Parks and open air

Soberanía National Park

Before you go

This route distributes nearby source-backed stops across balanced days. Opening times and ticket conditions can change; check the official source before visiting.