🍽️ Sights & Snacks

The ruins of the original Panama City, founded in 1519, making it the oldest European settlement on the Pacific coast of the Americas. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it showcases the grid layout of a planned town and the remnants of its cathedral and other structures.

An upscale dining venue in Arts Tower with panoramic city views. Offers diverse and innovative cuisine blending local Panamanian ingredients with international flavors.

A 6-kilometer scenic road connecting the mainland to four islands (Naos, Perico, Flamenco). Built with material excavated from the Panama Canal, it offers stunning views of the city skyline and the Pacific entrance to the Canal. Ideal for walking, biking, dining, and recreation.

Panama's top fine-dining spot, known for innovative Panamanian cuisine blending diverse ethnic influences. Chef Mario Castrellón uses local, sustainable ingredients in creative dishes.

The Miraflores Visitor Center offers an immersive experience of the Panama Canal. Visitors can watch ships transit through the locks from viewing platforms, learn about the Canal's history and operations in a 3D IMAX movie narrated by Morgan Freeman, and explore interactive exhibits.

Panama City is known for its fresh seafood. The Mercado de Mariscos is a vibrant, bustling market where you can buy fresh catch or enjoy prepared dishes at small stalls.

A modern and organic cafe/bistro known for its exceptional coffee, freshly baked goods, and healthy, innovative dishes. Praised for delicious food and inviting ambiance.

A popular local chain known for its traditional Panamanian-style fried chicken, often claimed by locals to be better and more affordable than international fast-food chains. They offer various combo meals and are known for being a quick and satisfying option.

A popular spot known for its wide selection of Panamanian craft beers brewed on-site. They also offer a food menu featuring items like ceviche and vegetarian pizza. It's a relaxed atmosphere, often with a generous happy hour.

Located in Casco Viejo, this museum is dedicated to the comprehensive history of the Panama Canal, from the French attempt to the US construction and eventual transfer to Panama. Housed in a historic building, it features eleven exhibition rooms with audio guides.

An integral part of the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake is a vast freshwater lake surrounded by tropical rainforest. It's teeming with diverse wildlife including monkeys, sloths, toucans, and crocodiles. Boat tours offer close-up views of the lake's ecology and large ships transiting the canal.

An exquisite culinary destination in downtown Panama City, specializing in seafood and Spanish paella. The ambiance is often described as elegant and cozy, sometimes featuring live piano music.

Espeziak offers a Casual Elegant dining experience with a focus on high-quality ingredients and expertly prepared dishes. Reviews highlight its authentic Basque cuisine, particularly praising dishes like creamy croquettes, high-quality Jamon, perfectly cooked chuletón (bone-in ribeye steak), and an incredible Basque cheesecake.

Panama City has many excellent 'parrilladas' or steakhouse. Jimmy's is an institution

The highest point in Panama City, offering panoramic views of the city skyline, Casco Viejo, and the Panama Canal. It's a protected natural reserve where you can spot wildlife like sloths, monkeys, and various birds. A large Panamanian flag flies at its summit.

Brutto is known for its avant-garde culinary proposal, combining different techniques and innovative dishes with a focus on shared plates. It offers a vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere, often with a DJ and saxophonist on certain nights, making it a trendy spot for dining and drinks.

A casually elegant restaurant featuring a unique charcoal and wood grill. Offers a menu of shared plates with global flavors, focusing on quality meats and fresh ingredients.

An urban-chic rooftop bar and sushi izakaya offering Panamanian and Pan-Asian (Nikkei) fusion cuisine, with an emphasis on creative cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere.

A unique building in Casco Viejo offering a blend of antiquity and avant-garde across five floors. It houses three different restaurants (Kobore, Marula & Asian), a gastrobar/club, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic city views, making it ideal for dining, sunsets, and nightlife.