Casco Antiguo, Ciudad de Panamá
17 attractions · Ciudad de Panamá

Attractions in Panama

Everything you can visit on the isthmus: the Canal, the Casco Antiguo, viewpoints over the Pacific and the nature surrounding the city. Choose the ones you want to see and we'll build your custom tour.

17
documented attractions
9
with free entry
5
categories
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Canal de Panamá🚢 HistoriaPanama City

Canal de Panamá

Canal de Panamá is an artificial waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Built in 1914, it is considered a marvel of modern engineering. You can observe how the locks operate and learn how thousands of ships pass through this strategic route each year. Approximate duration: 90 minutes.

1 h 30 min$17.22
Not to be missedView attraction
Casco Antiguo🏛 HistoriaPanama City

Casco Antiguo

A historic neighborhood designated a World Heritage Site, featuring colonial architecture, churches, plazas, and views of the Caribbean Sea. Ideal for photography and learning about Panama's history.

1 hEntrada libre
Canal Administration Building🏛 HistoriaPanama City

Canal Administration Building

Canal de Panamá Administration Building: The Canal’s historical and administrative center. Located at Balboa, it offers insight into the management of this engineering masterpiece. Approximate duration: 30 minutes.

30 minEntrada libre
Esclusas de Pedro Miguel🚢 HistoriaPanama City

Esclusas de Pedro Miguel

Esclusas de Pedro Miguel is a set of twin locks on theCanal de Panamá, located on the Pacific side. Built in 1913, they stand as a testament to modern engineering and allow ships to be raised and lowered between the canal’s different levels. A must-see site for understanding the historical and technical significance of this global masterpiece.

1 hEntrada libre
Panamá Viejo🗿 HistoriaPanama City

Panamá Viejo

The historic site of the first Spanish city on the American Pacific coast, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its partially reconstructed ruins offer insight into Panama’s colonial origins and help explain why the capital was moved to the Casco Antiguo following Henry Morgan’s attack.

1 h 30 min$17
6+ Hour TourView attraction
Biomuseo📍 HistoriaPanama City

Biomuseo

The “Biomuseo,” designed by Canadian architect Frank Gehry at the Calzada de Amador, showcases how the emergence of the Isthmus of Panama transformed life on Earth. Its eight galleries explain the biological exchange between continents, the country’s origins, and the richness of its ecosystems. A must-see destination for understanding Panama’s natural and cultural essence.

1 h 30 min$20

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