Panama La Vieja
Panama La Vieja
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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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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dasreiseteam
Bad Pyrmont, Germany1,503 contributions
Apr 2021
First of all the entrance fee for foreigners now is $ 10 p. p. This includes a ride from one end of the site to the other and the entrance into the museum. We visited on a Tuesday morning and had the whole area to ourselves. Apart from looking at the ruins of the old stone structures we enjoyed the abundance of grey iguanas and birds. The modern museum was interesting and gives a good impression of the development of the settlement. However, we would not have paid extra to see it.
It's definitely worth to spend a couple of hours at this historic site.
It's definitely worth to spend a couple of hours at this historic site.
Written April 28, 2021
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The Weak Knee Traveler
Singapore, Singapore12,833 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
There's a museum here which is airconditioned and great to hide from the himidity. The ruins are from the 16th century. There's a tower which is well preserved. Didn't climb it though as the weather was too himid. A very easy site to walk around as it's flat terrain. There's a train which goes around the key sites within this park at a fee. Was pleasantly surprised to see quite a few birdlife here and also an iguana. Bonus of the visit.
Written June 5, 2020
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Diane K
Venice, FL4,582 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This attraction includes a museum and 500 year old ruins of the establishment of the first Panama settlement. After obtaining a ticket (no senior discount) take the team to the museum. We were in the museum for about an hour learning about the initial settlement. Then we walked through the ruins that had additional signage in both Spanish and English. We spent a little under an hour walking back to the front gate. Take water. There are benches both in the museum and by the ruins. Watch out for the iguanas under the wood decking. Go early to avoid the mid day heat.
Written February 7, 2020
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fernandez s
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK78 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
This place is located in old town Panama off an obscure side street, across from a fast food burger joint which sell delicious burger btw. Thurs- Sat. are the busy nights and from $10-20 cover open bar, unlimited entry/ exit. No dance floor, few seats and it gets packed. Gold star to those bartenders, how they remember all those orders and hear over that music is beyond me. The hostess out front spoke good English and quite charming. A good place to get your buzz on, not so much for socializing.
Written February 16, 2020
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Atravelfan
Atlanta256 contributions
Jul 2022
Love visiting ruins and this did not disappoint. The grounds are well maintained and lovely. The museum really well documents Panama's history and learned a lot.
It is $10 pp for foreign visitors and that includes the tram to drive you from the entrance to the main building with museum and cathedral ruins.
It is $10 pp for foreign visitors and that includes the tram to drive you from the entrance to the main building with museum and cathedral ruins.
Written July 18, 2022
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Bruce A
Washington DC, DC1,229 contributions
Apr 2022
We did this at 9 AM on our first full day in Panama and I do recommend it. The site is not that big. The old cathedral is by far the top attraction: by walking up to the tippy-top you get a great view of both the site itself and modern Panama City. The other buildings are in far worse shape: many are just a few rows of bricks sticking out of the ground. Angkor Wat this is not.
But what really makes this sight is the abundance of NATURAL beauty. We saw big iguanas, small yellow finches, and even a pair of nesting vultures. There were also leafcutter ants everywhere. Some of the plant life growing in and out of the ruins was also beautiful. Man has abandoned this site but nature has given it new life.
But what really makes this sight is the abundance of NATURAL beauty. We saw big iguanas, small yellow finches, and even a pair of nesting vultures. There were also leafcutter ants everywhere. Some of the plant life growing in and out of the ruins was also beautiful. Man has abandoned this site but nature has given it new life.
Written April 17, 2022
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Jamie M
Stuart, FL8 contributions
Sep 2021
This was a great site and gives you a good sense of the early history of Panama! A friend took me. We parked by the admissions place, and paid there. The price is double for non-Panamanians. Then you ride a tram to the historical site itself. There is a museum there, that I thought was really well-done and the exhibit notes are in in Spanish and English. Walking around the ruins is quite cool, including walking up to the top of the tower.
Written October 4, 2021
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Halkidis
Southwest Finland, Finland4,661 contributions
Jan 2020
Our Tour stopped here and after really hot day, it was nice to check out the museum, because they had A/C and fast Wi-Fi. But after that it was interesting to see ancient ruins and hear history of Panama and this area particularly. We were in Panama 2 years ago and that time focused more on Canal, but this time it was good to see and do something else also. They also have little Café there, selling snacks and beverages
Written January 27, 2020
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bankskattia
San Antonio, TX4 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Touring Panama La Vieja was a captivating journey through history. The ancient ruins, guided by insightful commentary, offered a glimpse into Panama's rich past. The juxtaposition of old and modern Panama City added depth to the experience. It was a fascinating and enriching tour.
Written March 7, 2024
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IlyaNJ
Marlboro, NJ991 contributions
Dec 2022
Panama Viejo is the site of the original settlement in the area that was abandoned in the 17th century. It is located to the northeast of the city center and is practically all ruins, with just a couple of standing structures, most notably the cathedral tower. The museum on premises offers a very detailed picture of the history of the settlement.
Written January 5, 2023
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Carlos D
Buenaventura, Colombia
Hola. Alguien me puede indicar si al tener la dosis única de jansem puedo ingresar a Panamá?
Written April 30, 2022
If you want to go to Panama Viejo then i suggest going through the gates and then taking a taxi or hopping on the bus ASAP. DO not spend time walking around the area. My partner and I were robbed at gun point at 1:30pm just outside of the gates, on the highway parallel to the park.
Written March 7, 2018
So sorry to hear this. The ruins are enclosed by a very poor neighbourhood, so yes, after you see the sight, the best thing to do ,is to leave by car. The ruins do ave a lot of security. I was there yesterday.
Written March 23, 2018
¿Alguien sabe cuánto cuesta la entrada?
Written September 21, 2015
Bueno, hay bastante hoteles en Panama. Depende cuanto quieres gastar... Unos que sabemos de experiencia son Intercontinental MiraMar (super) Hilton Panama (muy bien), Hotel Riande Intercontinental (cerca del aeropuerto, super sabor local y un jardin incomparable) y Hotel Roma (cerca del centro financial; muy bien por el precio, limpio, comfortable y local con buena gente).
Buena suerte!
Written October 2, 2018
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