Casco Viejo
Panama City
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Popular places to visit

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
Learn about the local history of Panama City when you take a trip to Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Independence Square
You can learn about the history of Panama City with a stop at Independence Square. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

National Institute of Culture
You can study the exhibits at National Institute of Culture, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Panama City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Interoceanic Canal Museum
You can study the exhibits at Interoceanic Canal Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Panama City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
National Theater
Enjoy a performance at National Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Panama City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Palacio de las Garzas
You can study the exhibits at Palacio de las Garzas, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Panama City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do

The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl

HALF-DAY City and Panama Canal Tour: Shared or Private

Legends of Casco Viejo Tour: Uncover Hidden Gems

Learn about Panama cocoa and create your own chocolate bar

Late Night VIP Speakeasy & Rooftop Tour with Panama Hat & drink!
Top hotels in Casco Viejo

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

American Trade Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Hotel La Compania, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hotel San Felipe
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Hotel Casa Panamá
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo

San Felipe
If you're spending some time in San Felipe, Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and Interoceanic Canal Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Santa Ana
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.

El Chorrillo
While there might not be top attractions in El Chorrillo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Albrook Shopping Mall and Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama.

Calidonia
You might enjoy the shopping while in Calidonia. Cinta Costera is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to see more of the city.

Curundu
While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.

Balboa
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Balboa. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Albrook Shopping Mall and Bridge of the Americas, a few notable attractions nearby.