5 Places To visit in Panama City, Panama

There are a number of different things to do on your visit to Panama City. These tourist sites in Panama City all have their own unique history, culture and traditions and we will spend a few min going over the top five places that you will not want to miss. So if you’re looking for a better understanding of Panamanian culture, history or site seeing these are the best places to visit.

Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is a must see wonder of the world in Central America. The Panama Canal was built in nineteen fourteen by the United States to create a one of a kind water way between the Atlantic and pacific oceans. It was decided that this small isthmus was the perfect place for it since its route would be the shortest approximately forty eight miles long. It works by using a locks mechanism through the can where one ship arrives and it lifts the ship to the current level of the lake and as it passes through each lock it is raised or lowered as needed until reaching the Pacific Ocean. This Modern wonder of the world is great feet in human ingenuity and resourcefulness and a must on any visit to Panama.

Bridge of the America

Along with the Panama Canal there is another great site along this route it currently part of the Pan American highway. Since the construction of the Canal the two parts of the county needed to be put back together because the only small bridge to cross the canal could not hold the heavy traffic any longer. So the United States in the late fifties created the Bridge of the Americas. As recent as two thousand and four the new Centennial Bridge has been constructed and the Pan American highway redirected. But this bridge still stands as a temperance of the times of great ingenuity and connecting the world.

Casco Viejo

There is an old historic section of Panama City, original built in the late 1600’s after Panama Viejo was originally destroyed. The old hamlet is now a historical location within Panama City. It contains the original Spanish architecture and reminiscent of a simpler time. When you walk down the low cobble stone streets still in their original condition you can still smell the bread baking from the bakery. When The Panamanian people use to make it back in the days when El Casco Viejo was at its peak. Around the outskirts of the tare is a large wall originally used to keep invaders out. Along the main route is the National cathedral and the Presidential Palace. Each of these historic locations is a testament to the times when Panama City was only growing its roots. This is a great location to really delve into the past of panama cities history and see what the culture was like during this time another must for any historical stops along your route.

Balboa Ave

This Ave stretches all the way from the main Casco Viejo all the way past the Marina, the Balboa monuments and the Punta Paitulla district. It runs along the Bay of panama and offers a very unique view of the city if you are site seeing. It provides many picturesque opportunities for all of panama with views of the city skyscrapers to the cities bay and it is an amazing local highway that is highly recommended if you are in Panama City.

Mi Puebilto

If you don’t plan on venturing out of Panama City there is a unique attraction that you can go to that you will think you actually left It is called Mi Puebilto. This section of the city is actually a replication of some towns that are found throughout Panama. Some of the cities it replicates are Kuna, Embera and a variety of other coastal towns without the beach of course. It has many of the normal tourist amenities but is a great place to stop if you’re on a cruise or short on time but still would like to delve into Panama’s culture heritage found outside of Panama City.

If you Plan to attend Panama City please remember to jot down on your map these best places to visit while you are there. They can only add to your experience and understanding of Panama and its people. But, if you are looking for additional information on Panama City or any other country specifics or have just come back from panama and would like to share your photos or stories we would love to hear them please visit www.expatcrossing.com