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1. Esclusas de Miraflores
Nautical Site/LighthouseThe four-story visitor center next to these double locks provides a front-row view of massive ships passing through the lock chambers. It also...Read More
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2. Plaza Bolívar
Plaza/Square/PiazzaA small plaza surrounded by 19th-century architecture, this is one of Casco Viejo's most pleasant spots, especially at night, when people gather...Read More
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3. Plaza de Francia
Memorial/Monument/TombDesigned by Leonardo de Villanueva, this attractive plaza on the southeastern corner of the Casco Viejo peninsula is dedicated to the French...Read More
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4. Area Bancária
Neighborhood/StreetNarrow streets shaded by leafy tropical trees make the city's financial district a pleasant area to explore, though the trees are being cut...Read More
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5. Baha'i House of Worship
Religious Building/Site/ShrinePerched atop a forested hill 11 km (7 miles) north of the city is Baha'i House of Worship, one of the world's seven Baha'i temples (an eighth...Read More
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6. Balboa
Town/VillageThe heart of the former Canal Zone is quite a switch from the rest of Panama City, with its wide tree-shaded lawns and stately old buildings...Read More
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7. Cementerio Francés
CemeteryThe pastoral Cementerio Francés sits on the left side of the road just before Summit and serves as a testament to the human toll once taken...Read More
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8. Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas Punta Culebra
Museum/GalleryThough it doesn't compare to the aquariums of other major cities, the Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas is worth a stop. It was created by the...Read More
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9. Centro de Visitantes
Historic District/SiteStart your visit to Panamá Viejo at the Centro de Visitantes—a large building on the right as you enter Panamá Viejo on Vía Cincuentenaria....Read More
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10. Cerro Ancón Summit
Trail/PathThe rain forest that covers most of Cerro Ancón is a remarkably vibrant natural oasis in the midst of the city. The best area to see wildlife...Read More
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11. Edificio de la Administración del Canal
Building/Architectural SiteWell worth a stop is this impressive structure set atop a ridge with a dramatic view of Balboa and the canal—a site chosen by the canal's chief...Read More
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12. Gran Clement
Restaurant–SightExploring Casco Viejo's narrow streets can be a hot and exhausting affair, which makes the gourmet ice-cream shop of Gran Clement an almost...Read More
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13. Iglesia de La Merced
Religious Building/Site/ShrineOne of the oldest structures in the Casco Viejo, La Merced's timeworn, baroque facade was actually removed from a church of the same name in...Read More
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14. Iglesia de San José
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThis church is an exact replica of the temple of the same name in Panamá Viejo. It is the sanctuary of the country's famous golden altar, the...Read More
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15. Isla Flamenco
IslandThe Amador Causeway ends at Isla Flamenco, which has two shopping centers and an assortment of restaurants. The Flamenco Marina is a popular...Read More
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16. Isla Perico
IslandThe second island on the causeway, Isla Perico, holds a long strip mall, called Brisas de Amador, that has an array of restaurants and bars...Read More
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17. La Catedral
Religious Building/Site/ShrineBuilt between 1688 and 1796, Panama City's stately cathedral is one of Casco Viejo's most impressive structures. The interior is vast, but rather...Read More
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18. La Cinta Costera
Promenade/BoardwalkThe busy waterfront boulevard Avenida Balboa and the linear park running alongside it are lined with palm trees and graced with great views...Read More
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19. Las Bóvedas
Military SiteThe arched chambers in the wall on the eastern side of Plaza Francia, which originally formed part of the city's battlements, served various...Read More
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20. Museo Afroantillano
Museum/GalleryThree blocks northeast of Plaza Cinco de Mayo, in the midst of a rough neighborhood, stands a simple wooden museum dedicated to the tens of...Read More
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