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Top places to visit in Panama City

6 places worth your time in Panama City, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-11

1. Panama Canal — Miraflores Locks

Panama Canal — Miraflores Locks
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The visitor centre at the locks, with ships transiting a few metres away.

2. Casco Viejo

Casco Viejo
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The restored colonial quarter of plazas, rooftop bars and the Iglesia San José golden altar.

3. Panamá Viejo

Panamá Viejo
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The ruins of the original 1519 city, burnt by Henry Morgan in 1671.

4. Biomuseo

Biomuseo
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A Frank Gehry building on the causeway, on how the isthmus forming changed the planet.

5. Amador Causeway

Amador Causeway
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A road built from canal spoil linking four islands, good for walking and cycling with the skyline behind.

6. Metropolitan Natural Park

Metropolitan Natural Park
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Genuine rainforest inside the city limits, with sloths, toucans and a canopy view.

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