Panama City offers a kaleidoscope of experiences for a variety-filled holiday. With pristine forests, the jaw-dropping feat of the Panama Canal and the Old City ruins, there are many things to choose from.
Top 10 Things to do in Panama City
1. Panama Canal Tour
Explore the architectural feat that joins the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans! It also forms an important route for international maritime trade. It is most commonly referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. The lush and vivid scenery that greets you on the crossing of the canal will leave you spellbound. Watch the Canal Locks, an incredible engineering feat which still operating today. Choose a tour for partial or full transit through Panama Canal.
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2. Pay Visit to Monkey Island
Discover the wildlife on a riverboat tour to the Monkey Island situated on Lake Gatun. The island is home to four monkey species: lemurine owl, mantled howler, white-faced capuchin, and Geoffroy's tamari monkeys. Spot crocodiles, sloths, iguanas, toucans, and exotic birds.
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3. Casco Viejo Tours
Explore Bilbao's Old Quarter with a local guide and learn more about this historic centre, war stories etc. Admire ancient landmarks like Plaza Nueva, Cathedral of Santiago, the Church of St Anton etc.
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4. Embera Village and Jungle Tour
Witness the way of life of the Embera Tribe, which is far different from the modern life of Panama City. Their crafts, dances and excellent jungle skills will let you truly appreciate a rich and vivid culture.
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5. Amador Causeway
The Amador Causeway is the place to be in the early morning or late afternoons to escape the city's noise. You have a great view of the Bridge of the Americas and the old city's skyline from here. Enjoy talking or cycling paths over here or have some authentic food in the restaurants.
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6. Trail of Pipeline Road
This tour is a real opportunity for bird enthusiasts to pamper their hobby truly. The Pipeline Road lies within the Soberania National Park. The road goes through the protected rainforest, which is home to more than 400 species of birds.
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7. Walking Tour of Ancon Hill
Climb the Ancon Hill (Cerro Ancon) to watch the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean!! The hill is the highest point of Panama City, overviewing canal, Amador Causeway, the Bridge of the Americas and Old City. While climbing, you can spot sloths, toucans and deer etc.
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8. Boat to to Gatún Lake (Lago Gatún)
Pay a visit to Gatun Lake, an artificial freshwater lake forming a major part of the Panama Canal. Explore Gatún Lake on a boat from Panama City. Spot wildlife, nature, birds on your way to the lake.
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9. Miraflores Locks Tours and Activities
On your visit to the Panama Canal, head to the Miraflores. Miraflores is the name of the lock and the name of the small lake also. Watch engineering marvel in action where the vessels are lifted 54ft in two stages.
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10. Panama City Tour
Enjoy the famous landmarks of Panama City with an experienced guide. Visit main historical attractions, the Panama Canal, Amador Causeway and the Unique Casco Viejo on this tour.
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One can also enjoy some other activities like watching traditional dance, scuba diving, visiting Taboga Island.
Folklore & Dinner
Sample delicious morsels of Panama cuisine and, at the same time, treat your eyes to the rich and rhythmic movements of folklore. The polleras worn by the woman for the dance are intricate works of art and are richly complemented by the head and body jewellery. Costumes of men though not so intricate, boast of gold or pearl buttons. Here you can view the true historical heritage of Latin American folk.
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Snorkelling and Diving
Panama City is the perfect destination for divers lovers to go snorkelling. San Blas Islands, Sir Francis Drake are popular spots for scuba diving, snorkelling as it has pristine water and boasts abundant marine life. Divers can even try finding the coffin of Sir Francis Drake, buried somewhere in these waters!
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Day Trip to Taboga Island
Taboga Island is a beautiful scenic paradise that you do not want to miss out on. It is coined as 'island of flowers' due to its often blooming vegetation. It forms one of the islands of the archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. You can explore the town on the island, laze on the beach, sample the cuisine!
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Panama Canal Railway Trans-Isthmus
Come aboard the historic railway that connects the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean. This train route was explicitly created for the gold seekers who wanted to cross the continents without getting subjected to the Indians on the American Plains. The ride takes you through Panama Canal Locks and lush rainforest.
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