This is the old town of Panama city, and is well worth a visit, with very well preserved, or restored old buildings. The area is full of restaurants, bars, and shops. It is well patrolled and safe to walk a boat. From certain points, you can see the ships lined up to enter the canal. They are lovely old church ruins. I have visited many old areas in south, and Central America and I would rate this excellent. The modern Panama City is full of high-rise buildings many of them quite ugly. It is surprisingly large and spread out.

Nice place with lots of places to eat and drink. Friendly people. Nice Christmas decoration and a lot of Christmas lights. Big parking spot around the bay. We stayed here almost a week.

We visited this unesco world heritage site as a part of our tour of the old city. It was impressive and well restored. Many of the churches were beautifully maintained. There were also nativity scenes which were really huge. Must do in Panama City

Beautiful old city. There are tons of restaurants and shops to enjoy. But also take some time to just stroll through the old city and enjoy the architecture and the beautiful restorations. We strolled along many empty streets after dinner just enjoying the scenery. Very different from the rest of Panama City.

Do not miss seeing this part of history....a real jewel of Panama City. Has the feel of Spain. Watch the sidewalks....some steep drop downs and could be difficult for the elderly. Wish we had more time to spend here.

so we decided to do something different this year and head for the warmth of Panama. Got an airbnb right in the heart of casco - literally 1 minute away from Casa casco. Planned to use this as a base to explore Panama city but with the exception of a beach tour to Tobago we just drink and dined at the great restaurants of Casco.

Such a beautiful part of Panama. Its VERY much like New Orleans in the US. Very similar look and feel. Keep in mind this is not really REAL Panama, but it is amazing. I encourage you to explore west of this area, but only during the day.

Charming old town in Panama with views to the sea. Lots of shops, restaurants and bars provide something for everyone. The plazas and the churches are well kept and picturesque. We visited the area and wandered around a couple of times at different hours of the day and enjoyed the ambiance. Visit a roof top to look over the red roofs to the sea. Don't miss a wander down the street that is festooned with hundreds of colorful hats. The plaza near the French quarter has trees that are home to many songbirds. Quite lovely to sit and listen.

Love it, the city offers a vibrant nightlife scene with a plethora of options for entertainment. Additionally, there are numerous excellent restaurants that cater to a variety of tastes. One of the highlights for my kids is indulging in shave ice cones, a delightful treat that they enjoy getting from the friendly vendors who line the streets.

Alex was a Great guide through the streets of the Old City! He knew SO much history and answered any questions we asked. It was a hot day but he kept us moving and we stopped for ice cream or shave ice!