Cinta Costera
Cinta Costera
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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  • Joze W
    Albuquerque, New Mexico155 contributions
    Renting a bike at Burke and riding the Cinta Costera, a lot of fun
    We rented a bicycle and biked the cinta Costera, enjoyed the views and the beautiful bike path till the soccer stadium and back. We biked also along the seafront on the bike path. This is the only place I would bike, Panama City is too crowded and dangerous to bike somewhere else.
    Visited June 2021
    Written June 23, 2021
  • Vladimiramirela
    Mississauga, Canada1,872 contributions
    Impressive Views of Panama City
    It is amazing how much the City of Panama grew and flowrished in the past 20 years, with the funds coming in the country's pocket from the canal's passing. The tall and slim buildings are challenging the eye and the architecture is agressive and innovative, to say the least. Taking a walk along the Cinta Costera allows for a close-up and personal encounter with the Panama urban existence.
    Visited January 2020
    Written January 16, 2020
  • PuffyTracy
    Allen, Texas19 contributions
    Very Enjoyable but There's One Issue To Be Aware Of...
    The Cinta Costera is a great thing to experience while you're in Panama City. The scenery is very nice and if you're a people watcher, you get to see a wide assortment of locals and tourists. We did it late on a Friday afternoon so while it was humid, it was somewhat overcast and we didn't have the sun beating down on us. We had a taxi drop us off at the PANAMA sign and then we walked back towards our hotel so I think we did maybe half of it. I highly recommend it for any visitors to Panama City. The one issue that you should be aware of is what confronted us; we got started on our walk and my wife felt nature's call. While there are public bathrooms located along the path, we found out that these were not only closed but locked shut. Apparently, the local authorities decided to do that for some reason. We were able to get a tip from a local vendor to cross Avenida Balboa and ask to use the bathroom at the Children's Hospital which we did. It's hard for my gringo mind to fathom why Panamanian authorities have done this at such a popular tourist attraction but that is the current state of affairs. Plan accordingly to avoid any uncomfortableness!
    Visited April 2022
    Written May 3, 2022
  • Karen M
    London, Canada207 contributions
    Fantastic walkway along the bay
    This is a great way to get exercise and experience all Panama City has to offer for nightlife. In a normal year Carnavale is a great attraction here and we were lucky enough to experience the full fun of the event. There are a couple of areas where there is a bad odour when the tide is out but I understand the City is working to remedy this (not sure how:). We were out here every day for our walk and used it to get from the financial district to old town. There is no beach in Panama City but at least this gives you a chance to be close to the water.
    Visited January 2020
    Written November 15, 2020
  • Expattraveler100
    Sarasota, Florida4,622 contributions
    Best views of the city
    This road goes out into the ocean to avoid the city, and thankfully they added a great walking biking lane(s) to enjoy. Beautiful flowers and landscaping, wonderful views of the new and the old town, and very safe. Enjoy lunch in the very inexpensive fish market located at one end of the causeway.
    Visited August 2022
    Written August 24, 2022
  • AzRat
    Arizona1,947 contributions
    great for exercise - beware poor maintenance
    August 2022 - We walked the Cinta for exercise during a three week stay in Casco Viejo. A nicely executed highway bypass with a separate walking and dedicated bike path. Views of the Casco, Amador, and City center coastline. Unfortunately the maintenance is poor as there are holes is the walking deck, shade structures are falling apart, and trash from road so be careful. Also if the tide is out the area around the Casco is a trashy mudflat and the walking path is on the bay side not the ocean side. However drivers must like the bypass convenience it provides around a congested Casco area. On Sundays during our recent stay in the Casco one entire direction of travel - all three lanes of the roadway - are closed for bikes, joggers, and walkers.
    Visited August 2022
    Written August 15, 2022
  • Erin A
    Atlanta, Georgia5 contributions
    Great area to exercise
    Enjoyed walking in this area a couple times during our visit. A lot of cyclists, runners and walkers in the area, especially on Sunday when the road it closed to motorists. My only caution is that when the tide is out it's quite smelly.
    Visited September 2021
    Written September 12, 2021
  • Antya M
    Greater London, United Kingdom46 contributions
    Guided tour of the city
    It was part of a day trip discovering the best bits of Panama City. Make sure your guide can speak good English and that the vehicle has AC ... Pretty hot and humid in February.
    Visited February 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 16, 2020
  • Sherry T
    Fort Erie, Canada99 contributions
    Nice bike path, but view is of litter filled shoreline
    My son and I recently rented bikes in Casco Vijo and rode along this bike path, The path is in great condition, paved nicely with good space and takes you along the waterfront area. The sad part is that the beach front area is full of litter - garbage, bottles, cans and other trash lines the shoreline. It made us very sad to see the shoreline so polluted with trash.
    Visited March 2022
    Written March 29, 2022
  • Rochelle F
    Randolph, New Jersey933 contributions
    A nice long walk - wear as hat as there is minimal shade
    Our last day in Panama, we decided to take a walk and crossed one of the "red bridges" as my friend called them, to walk along this roadway by the water. It was sunny and there is little shade (we left later in the morning). We walked all the way to the fish market where we had lunch and then continued to Casco Viejo for coffee. Quite a good long walk. Also doable on bikes if you have them or want to rent them.
    Visited February 2023
    Written March 27, 2023
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Karen M
London, Canada207 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a great way to get exercise and experience all Panama City has to offer for nightlife. In a normal year Carnavale is a great attraction here and we were lucky enough to experience the full fun of the event. There are a couple of areas where there is a bad odour when the tide is out but I understand the City is working to remedy this (not sure how:). We were out here every day for our walk and used it to get from the financial district to old town. There is no beach in Panama City but at least this gives you a chance to be close to the water.
Written November 15, 2020
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Expattraveler100
Sarasota, FL4,622 contributions
Aug 2022
This road goes out into the ocean to avoid the city, and thankfully they added a great walking biking lane(s) to enjoy. Beautiful flowers and landscaping, wonderful views of the new and the old town, and very safe. Enjoy lunch in the very inexpensive fish market located at one end of the causeway.
Written August 24, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

AzRat
Arizona1,947 contributions
Aug 2022
August 2022 - We walked the Cinta for exercise during a three week stay in Casco Viejo. A nicely executed highway bypass with a separate walking and dedicated bike path. Views of the Casco, Amador, and City center coastline. Unfortunately the maintenance is poor as there are holes is the walking deck, shade structures are falling apart, and trash from road so be careful. Also if the tide is out the area around the Casco is a trashy mudflat and the walking path is on the bay side not the ocean side. However drivers must like the bypass convenience it provides around a congested Casco area. On Sundays during our recent stay in the Casco one entire direction of travel - all three lanes of the roadway - are closed for bikes, joggers, and walkers.
Written August 15, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Erin A
Atlanta, GA5 contributions
Sep 2021
Enjoyed walking in this area a couple times during our visit. A lot of cyclists, runners and walkers in the area, especially on Sunday when the road it closed to motorists. My only caution is that when the tide is out it's quite smelly.
Written September 12, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Antya M
Greater London, UK46 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
It was part of a day trip discovering the best bits of Panama City. Make sure your guide can speak good English and that the vehicle has AC ... Pretty hot and humid in February.
Written August 16, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Sherry T
Fort Erie, Canada99 contributions
Mar 2022
My son and I recently rented bikes in Casco Vijo and rode along this bike path, The path is in great condition, paved nicely with good space and takes you along the waterfront area. The sad part is that the beach front area is full of litter - garbage, bottles, cans and other trash lines the shoreline. It made us very sad to see the shoreline so polluted with trash.
Written March 29, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Rochelle F
Randolph, NJ933 contributions
Feb 2023
Our last day in Panama, we decided to take a walk and crossed one of the "red bridges" as my friend called them, to walk along this roadway by the water. It was sunny and there is little shade (we left later in the morning). We walked all the way to the fish market where we had lunch and then continued to Casco Viejo for coffee.

Quite a good long walk. Also doable on bikes if you have them or want to rent them.
Written March 27, 2023
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scotdoc2015
Birmingham, UK181 contributions
Feb 2023
A bit out of the way with no pedestrian crossing point, access is hard. If you manage to get there, its excellent picnic point, viewing point and open grass area. Try to go here at sunset time as there are very few un shade areas.
If you can cross roads with kids, its worth it.
Written March 12, 2023
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Jet670873
21 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Better in the afternoon or evening when its cooler. Stop by the fish market at the end for lunch or dinner. Plenty of vendors along the way but they don't harrass you. Several good photo ops. See the big Panama sign. Good places for kids to play too
Written February 21, 2020
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Michael
New York City, NY111 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
This is one of the best places to visit in Panama City, Panama 🇵🇦. The views are breathtaking. Marvelous views and tons of yummy street food vendors . Would visit again many more times . Must see in PTY!
Written March 24, 2022
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