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Panama Canal
As featured in 3 days in Panama City
Ollie #1 of 15 attractions in Panama City
4.5 of 5 stars 718 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
As featured in Panama City on a budget
Ollie #8 of 15 attractions in Panama City
4.5 of 5 stars 328 reviews
Owner description: Located at the southern entrance of the Panama Canal and stretching nearly three kilometers into the Pacific Ocean, this popular causeway features...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.4 miles from city center
Ancon Hill
Ollie #10 of 15 attractions in Panama City
4.5 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Attraction type  Geologic Formations; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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The Old City (Casco Viejo)
As featured in 3 days in Panama City
Ollie #11 of 15 attractions in Panama City
4 of 5 stars 510 reviews
This charming old community’s churches, pedestrian walkways and historical plazas and palaces make it a must-see on any tour.
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Historic Sites; Neighborhoods
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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San Jose Church
As featured in 3 days in Panama City
Ollie #13 of 15 attractions in Panama City
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Avenida Balboa
Ollie #14 of 15 attractions in Panama City
4 of 5 stars 80 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Bridge of the Americas
Ollie #18 of 15 attractions in Panama City
4 of 5 stars 108 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Cathedral at Old Panama
Ollie #20 of 15 attractions in Panama City
4 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
Panama La Vieja
Ollie #21 of 15 attractions in Panama City
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
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.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
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Costa del Este
Ollie #28 of 15 attractions in Panama City
3.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Luxury new area in Panama city
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan)
Ollie #31 of 15 attractions in Panama City
3.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Built between 1688 and 1796, this is a magnificent example of the religious colonial architecture of Panama.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
Avenida Central
As featured in Panama City on a budget
Ollie #33 of 15 attractions in Panama City
2.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Six-block-long pedestrian mall that is lined with shops and restaurants.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Malls
Via Espana
Ollie #34 of 15 attractions in Panama City
2 of 5 stars 6 reviews
This is main thoroughfare in panama City. They are constructing a subway and I want to warn travellers..regarding hotels in the area.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Plaza de Francia
As featured in 3 days in Panama City
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Mi Pueblito
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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