Panama City
Panama
"Canal Engineering, Skyline Views & Old-Town Charm"
Panama City is Central America's most cosmopolitan capital. The Miraflores Locks let visitors watch giant ships pass through the Panama Canal, while Casco Viejo, a UNESCO district of restored colonial buildings, has rooftop bars and boutique hotels. The Amador Causeway and the Frank Gehry-designed Biomuseo face the bay, and rainforest is only minutes away at Metropolitan Natural Park. Day trips reach the San Blas Islands, Gatún Lake, and Emberá villages.
Miraflores Locks, Casco Viejo, Biomuseo, Amador Causeway, Metropolitan Natural Park, Panama Canal partial transit, San Blas Islands, Gatún Lake
December–April
Visit Miraflores in the morning for ship transits; use Uber for safe, cheap rides; stay in Casco Viejo for charm
Great stopover and Panama Canal cruise add-on. Easy for US travelers since the dollar is used.
3–5 days
$80–$200
📍 Panama City's high-rise skyline along the bay