Looking for some interesting ideas to do in and around the city while in Panama? This link has you covered!

A beautiful old Catholic church in the heart of Casco Viejo, this landmark literally can't be missed- it's a show-stopper! Consecrated in 1796, work began on it over 100 years earlier in 1688. This stunning creation was designed by military architect Nicolas Rodriguez.

The Panama Canal Museum is a non-profit institution that promotes and rescues the historical memory of Panama and its Canal, being one of the most important tourist destinations in the country.

One of our favorites! This is a beautiful monument dedicated to the 22,000 workers who died during the construction of the Panama Canal. Also in Casco Viejo, you’ll also be able to see the Instituto Nacional de Cultura (National Institute of Culture) that houses a theater and cultural events. The statues and tablets depict the role that the French played in the construction of the Panama Canal.

Not the same as Casco Viejo! Panama Viejo is a really cool tour through the abandoned ruins of the original city. The highway once ran directly through these historic monuments, but thankfully, it was diverted before it all disappeared.

For the history buffs: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, dating back to 1519, Panama Viejo was the heart of the economic power of trade, religion, and commerce. The city was in use until 1671 when the Spaniards sacked the city themselves before moving to what we know today as Panama Viejo.

Panama was the first European settlement on the Pacific Coast and became a strategic location for mining gold and silver. There are several walls and facades remaining and they are doing regular restoration. The most impressive ruin is the Cathedral – Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción where you can climb up the bell tower for a panoramic view of Panama City.

This 64-acre oceanfront parkway is within walking distance from the major hotels, shopping malls and restaurants. A tourist favorite is to walk along the walking trails of Cinta Costera taking in the views of the city. Spanish for Coastal Walkway, tourists and visitors alike use this greenspace for cycling, working out or simply taking relaxing away from the hustle and bustle.

This is a big one! An obvious choice for first-time visitors to Panama City is to check out the Canal. The closest locks to Panama City are the Miraflores Locks located less than 30 minutes from downtown, making it a pretty easy day trip. It is amazing to see the crowds that the locks still attract and even as grown ups, it's still pretty cool to see ships going through the locks.

The Canal is one of the Seven Industrial Wonders of the World and when you walk through the interactive Miraflores visitors' center, you’ll see why! This was not an easy waterway to make. There are two levels of viewing platforms to watch the ships and a Panama Canal museum.