Let yourself be surprised by our history. Walk through our streets and museums to learn how Panamá has changed world history more than once. Walk through the same scenarios where pirates fought against settlers and listen to the legends and stories that shaped us to what we are today.

Cargo ship crossing at Miraflores Locks. Panama Canal, Panamá

1. Panama Canal

Visit one of the most important engineering works in the world. Witness the transit of vessels from the observation decks of the Miraflores Visitor Center, and learn about its history with the canal's exclusive IMAX film. You can also make a partial crossing to witness it firsthand.

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View of red brick hallway in Panama Viejo, Panama City, Panamá

2. Panama Viejo

Get to know the first colonial capital of the country, Panama Viejo. Tour this set of ruins, an icon of Panama City, to learn how its construction was organized, the pirate attack it suffered and the restoration it underwent to preserve our history. Complete your visit at the Plaza Mayor Museum and find out everything.

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Couple walking on the colonial architecture of Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panamá

3. Casco Antiguo

Walk the cobblestone streets of Casco Antiguo, a colonial city within Panama City. Get to know the old mansions that are now hotels, museums and gourmet restaurants that are part of the historic circuit declared a World Heritage Site. Welcome the sunset on one of its rooftops overlooking the sea and stay to see how the night comes to life among terraces, parties and musicians in the streets.

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Explore the Casco Viejo
A group admire the ruins of Batería Santiago, at background you can see the coast and beach of Portobelo

4. Portobelo ruins

Visit the ruins of a walled city next to the town of Portobelo, the Castle of San Felipe, and the defenses that surround them. The broken walls of the castles, batteries and ramparts with the cannons still intact facing the Caribbean Sea, are a beautiful panorama with a movie story.

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More Portobelo history
A couple admire animals figures at Biomuseo, Panama City, Panamá

5. Biomuseo

Get to know this architectural work that completely breaks with the panorama of the Amador Causeway in Panama City. The work of architect Frank Gehry is also an interactive museum for the whole family. Learn about the fascinating history of Panamá's rise and how it changed the course of the continent's natural history.

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Congo dancing afro music dressed with colorful polleras at Fuerte San Fernando

4 Plans with Afro-Panamanian Communities

The two Afro communities in Panamá are clearly distinguished by their influence: one is Spanish and on the other is Antillean. Get to know their stories and cultures with these proposals, which are ideal for you to enjoy experiences full of flavor, rhythm and color. What about another...