Casco Viejo
Panama City





Visit Casco Viejo
Popular places to visit
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama is just one of the places to see in Panama City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
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.
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.
Plaza de Francia
You can learn about the history of Panama City when you stop by Plaza de Francia. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Paseo de Las Bovedas
During your visit to Panama City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Paseo de Las Bovedas. While in this vibrant area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City

Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl (Panama City, Panama)
Top hotels in Casco Viejo

American Trade Hotel
Clean Room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Hotel San Felipe
A High End BOUTIQUE hotel forsure! Beautiful linens, bed, staff, view, location!
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
The most lovely hotel and location. Staff was attentive and multiple restaurants were very convenient.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hotel Casa Panamá
Perfect place if you
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
I came down to hotel restaurant for breakfast, staff checked room Number breakfast not included and asked me to pay and I paid cash to staff for breakfast. After I left Panama heading to other countries and I found restaurant charge to my room again $66. Restaurant charge twice for one breakfast. ...
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Magnolia Inn
I enjoyed the air condition communal area after check out. Nice place to regroup after a day of site seeing and before a late flight out.
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo

San Felipe
If you're spending some time in San Felipe, Independence Square 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 Maracana Stadium.

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.

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 Flag of Cerro Ancón, a few notable attractions nearby.

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


