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Panama La Vieja
Ollie #21 of 42 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
Isla Saboga
Ollie #22 of 42 attractions in Panama City
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Saboga Island is a beatiful beach located near Panamá City by Ferry.
Attraction type  Beaches
Summit Botanical Gardens
Ollie #24 of 42 attractions in Panama City
3.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Featuring a small zoo and paved trails, this tropical botanical garden features Panama's national bird, the Harpy Eagle.
Attraction type  Gardens; Zoos
BioMuseo
Ollie #25 of 42 attractions in Panama City
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Punta Culebra Nature Center
Ollie #26 of 42 attractions in Panama City
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Bingo 90
Ollie #27 of 42 attractions in Panama City
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Casinos
Distance  2.3 miles from city center
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Costa del Este
Ollie #28 of 42 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
Bahia Temple, Las Cumbres
Ollie #29 of 42 attractions in Panama City
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Limon Bay
Ollie #30 of 42 attractions in Panama City
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Located at the north end of the Panama Canal, this 4.5-mile-long and 2.5-mile-wide bay is protected by rough seas by breakwaters at its entrance.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan)
Ollie #31 of 42 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
Playa Veracruz
Ollie #32 of 42 attractions in Panama City
3 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Avenida Central
As featured in Panama City on a budget
Ollie #33 of 42 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 42 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
Afro-Antillian Museum (Museo Afro Antillano de Panama )
As featured in Panama City off the beaten path
Owner description: Open Tuesday-Sunday, this museum pays tribute to the 30,000-plus black West Indians who made up the vast majority of the Canal’s foreign laborers,...... more » Owner description: Open Tuesday-Sunday, this museum pays tribute to the 30,000-plus black West Indians who made up the vast majority of the Canal’s foreign laborers, many of whom died doing this dangerous work. See reconstructed examples of Afro-Antillanos’ dismal living conditions, photos and artifacts. « less
Attraction type  Museums
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Teatro la Quadra
As featured in Panama City off the beaten path
Owner description: Founded to promote the development of theater arts in Panama, this cultural center is well-respected for the popular plays and children’s theater...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Theaters
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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
Natural Science Museum (Museo de Ciencias Naturales )
As featured in Panama City for young kids
Owner description: The exhibits at the Museum of Natural Sciences are kid- and teen-oriented, with displays of insects and reptiles found inside the museum’s...... more » Owner description: The exhibits at the Museum of Natural Sciences are kid- and teen-oriented, with displays of insects and reptiles found inside the museum’s International Specimen Salon. « less
Attraction type  Museums
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