Panama City
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Panama City

Skyline city straddling the Panama Canal

🗓️ Best time: December–April💰 Mid-Range · ~$100/day📍 Panama

About Panama City

Latin America's most modern skyline overlooks the Panama Canal — the colonial Casco Viejo old town, beach clubs on Pacific islands, and a stop for ships transiting two oceans.

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⭐ Things to do in Panama City

Panama Canal Miraflores LocksCasco Viejo walkBiomuseo (Frank Gehry)Amador CausewaySan Blas islands day tripTaboga Island ferrySoberanía National Park birdsCoffee tour Boquete

🍽️ Where to eat in Panama City

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Metro covers main lines; Uber works; walk Casco Viejo.

💡 Local tip

San Blas Islands day trip — Caribbean paradise where Kuna people self-govern.

🛡️ Safety

Tourist areas safe; some neighborhoods to avoid at night.

🌙 Nightlife

Casco Viejo rooftops; Calle Uruguay clubs.

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