About Panama City
Panama City is the capital of Panama, home to around 408,168 people.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Panama City
1
Panama Canal
2
Miraflores Visitor Center/Miraflores Locks
3
Casco Viejo
4
Canal Museum
5
Panama History Museum
6
Panama Viejo
7
Amador Causeway
8
Punta Culebra Nature Center
Budget travel
Free things to do in Panama City
Panama Canal
Canal Museum
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Panama Canal
- Visit Miraflores Visitor Center/Miraflores Locks
- Visit Casco Viejo
- Eat at Lung Fung
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Canal Museum
- Visit Panama History Museum
- Visit Panama Viejo
- Eat at La Pampa Marbella
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Amador Causeway
- Visit Punta Culebra Nature Center
- Visit Help a sailboat to cross the canal
- Eat at Van Gogh
Where to eat
Lung Fung
La Pampa Marbella
Van Gogh
Capital Bistró Panamá
La Casa del Marisco - ACHA
Atlantic & Pacific Co. Restaurant
Where to stay
- Luna's Castle Hostel
- Hospedaje Casco Viejo
- Panama House Bed & Breakfast
- Hostel Mamallena
- Hostal Miami
Shopping
- Avenida Central
- San Felipe Neri Public Market
- Albrook Shopping Mall
- MultiPlaza Mall
- MultiCentro Mall
- Metro Mall
Museums & culture
- Canal Museum
- Panama History Museum
In pictures
Panama City gallery
Keep exploring
