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Ranked #1 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Impressive Panal de Canal- Will go bac...“ 05/19/2013
- ”A US Engineering Marvel“ 05/17/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Operating since 1914 and considered one of the wonders of the world, this fifty-mile waterway transports ships by raising...
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Operating since 1914 and considered one of the wonders of the world, this fifty-mile waterway transports ships by raising them from sea level to more than 85 feet via a series of gravity-powered locks.
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Ranked #2 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”A must see before leaving Panama“ 05/19/2013
- ”Very pretty and peaceful“ 05/16/2013
Category: Bodies of Water
After Lake Mead, this is the world's largest man-made lake that forms the central part of the Panama Canal.
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Ranked #3 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”A Terrific Experience“ 05/17/2013
- ”8th Wonder of the World“ 05/17/2013
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
The important thing to remember when visiting the Miraflores Visitor Center is to go in the afternoon. You won't see much if anything before 2 pm. (which is why taking the boat... more »
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Ranked #4 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Amazing history“ 05/20/2013
- ”Disappointing“ 05/11/2013
Category: History Museums
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Opened in 1997, this history museum chronicles the planning, construction and present-day operation of Panama's landmark...
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Opened in 1997, this history museum chronicles the planning, construction and present-day operation of Panama's landmark canal.
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Ranked #5 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Must See“ 05/20/2013
- ”Great views!“ 05/17/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Located at the southern entrance of the Panama Canal and stretching nearly three kilometers into the Pacific Ocean, this...
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Located at the southern entrance of the Panama Canal and stretching nearly three kilometers into the Pacific Ocean, this popular causeway features many tourist-related venues and activities including hotels, restaurants, and jogging and biking trails.
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Ranked #6 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Great view on the city“ 05/16/2013
- ”Quiet Respite from the Noise of Panama...“ 05/16/2013
Category: Geologic Formations; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #7 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Gotta check this off.“ 05/01/2013
- ”Prefer building“ 04/14/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Religious Sites
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Built soon after the first Spanish settlement in the 16th century, this small church features the famous Golden Altar (Altar...
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Built soon after the first Spanish settlement in the 16th century, this small church features the famous Golden Altar (Altar de Oro), which is made entirely of pure gold.
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Ranked #8 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Good place to walk“ 04/26/2013
- ”Very nice area and walkway“ 04/09/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Ranked #9 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Beautiful facade!“ 05/16/2013
- ”It is so beautiful“ 05/11/2013
Category: Theaters
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This gorgeous and majestic National Theater was built in the early 20th century, and still retains its elegant charm. Today,...
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This gorgeous and majestic National Theater was built in the early 20th century, and still retains its elegant charm. Today, its stage hosts classical music, theater and dance performances—and they’re incredibly affordable. If you can’t make one of the performances, at least make time to check out the beautifully restored and preserved space.
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Ranked #10 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Too much work going on“ 05/20/2013
- ”Disappointing“ 05/17/2013
Category: Historic Walking Areas; Historic Sites; Neighborhoods
This charming old community’s churches, pedestrian walkways and historical plazas and palaces make it a must-see on any tour.
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Ranked #11 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Mucha Historia“ 05/19/2013
- ”Fabulous! Historic Train“ 05/10/2013
Category: Scenic Railroads
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This tour on the newly restored Panama Canal Railway, the western hemisphere's first transcontinental railroad, follows the...
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This tour on the newly restored Panama Canal Railway, the western hemisphere's first transcontinental railroad, follows the east bank of the canal that offers excellent views of the waterway and rainforests along its shoreline.
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Ranked #12 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”a lot of walking but is beautiful“ 05/19/2013
- ”Interesting Architectural Details“ 05/16/2013
Category: Ancient Ruins
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Panamá Laa Vieja es el nombre que recibe el sitio arqueológico donde estuvo ubicada la Ciudad de Panamá en su primera...
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Panamá Laa Vieja es el nombre que recibe el sitio arqueológico donde estuvo ubicada la Ciudad de Panamá en su primera fundación en elsiglo XVI.
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Ranked #13 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Numerous Birds and Lots of Solitude“ 05/16/2013
- ”critters“ 05/01/2013
Category: National Parks
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Located 15 miles from downtown Panama City, this scenic park features two hiking paths called el Charco in Gamboa and...
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Located 15 miles from downtown Panama City, this scenic park features two hiking paths called el Charco in Gamboa and Pipeline Road, both known for excellent birding and wildlife viewing.
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Ranked #14 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Nice walk close to the city“ 04/26/2013
- ”a nice way to spend a morning“ 04/26/2013
Category: National Parks
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This 265-hectare national treasure is located within Panama City’s Ancon district, and is the only protected area in Central...
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This 265-hectare national treasure is located within Panama City’s Ancon district, and is the only protected area in Central America located within city boundaries. Standing along the Panama Canal’s eastern shore, it’s home to dozens of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and trees. With lookout points, four well-marked trails, a scenic road and a Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute canopy crane structure, guests can explore on their own. The Park also offers guided tours to groups for a fee (five-person minimum) if booked well in advance.
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Ranked #15 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Only Viewed this from our B and B“ 05/16/2013
- ”Very scenic“ 04/26/2013
Category: Bridges
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Spanning the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, this 5,007-foot-long arch bridge connects both North and South America and...
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Spanning the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, this 5,007-foot-long arch bridge connects both North and South America and serves as an important part of the InterAmerican Highway.
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Ranked #16 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Fascinating nature center, right in th...“ 05/15/2013
- ”Smithsonian's Tropical Research Instit...“ 04/18/2013
Category: Museums
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Ranked #17 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”A Bit Out of Town, but an experience“ 04/12/2013
- ”Breathtaking views!“ 02/28/2013
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #18 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Above the Vultures...“ 04/16/2013
- ”Just Peaceful and Cool Temperature Mos...“ 04/01/2013
Category: National Parks
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Panama’s first national park, this one was created thanks to a landscape created by the now-extinct El Valle de Antón...
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Panama’s first national park, this one was created thanks to a landscape created by the now-extinct El Valle de Antón volcano. Avid bird-watchers will love it here, as will visitors who want to take in the incredible views from the park’s lookout spots.
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Ranked #19 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”History at your fingertips“ 04/24/2013
- ”The old,the new & the beauty she adds...“ 04/19/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #20 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Wonderful area in Casco Viejo“ 05/16/2013
- ”an escape“ 05/01/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Called the “French Plaza” in English, this pleasant spot offers great views and a leisurely spot in which to purchase and...
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Called the “French Plaza” in English, this pleasant spot offers great views and a leisurely spot in which to purchase and savor raspados (fruity snow cones) on hot, humid days. Housed in this plaza is the elegant Instituto Nacional de Cultura (National Institute of Culture), which was among the sites used for “Quantum of Solace,” a 2008 James Bond film that supposedly took place in Bolivia and Haiti but was filmed in Panama. Formerly the Supreme Court building, the Instituto now houses a small theater and hosts cultural events.
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Ranked #21 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”MONKEYS!!!!!!!!“ 04/22/2013
- ”Monkey Island with no monkeys“ 04/08/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Islands
Located in Lake Gatun, this island gets its name for the white-faced monkeys that inhabit it.
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Ranked #22 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Not finished yet but seems will be awe...“ 04/22/2013
- ”Not finished yet“ 01/01/2013
Category: Specialty Museums
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Ranked #23 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Interesting site“ 05/09/2013
- ”A nice surprise“ 03/03/2013
Category: Museums
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Ranked #24 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Summit Gardens“ 04/30/2013
- ”another wow“ 04/10/2013
Category: Gardens; Zoos
Featuring a small zoo and paved trails, this tropical botanical garden features Panama's national bird, the Harpy Eagle.
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Ranked #25 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Uribe exhibit exceptional“ 04/30/2013
- ”Hidden Gem“ 03/24/2013
Category: Art Museums
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Ranked #26 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”It is THE THEATRE“ 11/26/2012
- ”Best Comedies in Panama“ 09/04/2012
Category: Theaters
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Founded to promote the development of theater arts in Panama, this cultural center is well-respected for the popular plays...
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Founded to promote the development of theater arts in Panama, this cultural center is well-respected for the popular plays and children’s theater productions it showcases here in the El Cangrejo neighborhood.
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Ranked #27 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Generic Panama“ 05/13/2013
- ”Urban planning at last“ 03/28/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
Luxury new area in Panama city
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Ranked #28 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Good view of the city“ 04/12/2013
- ”Hermosa vista“ 04/22/2013
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Ranked #29 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”It needs help/repairs“ 12/16/2012
- ”TOO BAD!!!!“ 11/26/2012
Category: Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Built between 1688 and 1796, this is a magnificent example of the religious colonial architecture of Panama.
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Ranked #30 of 41 attractions in Panama City
- ”Small but nice“ 07/26/2011
- ”Falta de Servicio“ 05/11/2013
Category: Casinos
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