Casco Viejo Panama

The Casco Viejo of Panama is the historic and elegant part of Panama City. Many galleries, restaurants and other businesses attract not locals and tourists alike. As you walk along the roads of red bricks, you will get to know Panama's history, with the beautiful courtyards, memorials and plazas. The Casco Viejo has been under UNESCO protection since 1997 and protects its Spanish - French - Early American architecture and its original street plan.

Things to do in Casco Viejo

Walk around the charming streets and plazas
Plaza de la Independencia is located next to the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica, the Municipal Palace, and the Panama Canal Museum; Plaza Bolívar is home to a statue of Simon Bolivar and surrounded by the National Theatre and the San Francisco de Asís church and Plaza de Francia commemorates the french efforts to build the Panama Canal and offers great views of the modern Panama City skyline and the Amador Causeway.

Visit the Museums
Visit the Panama Canal Museum located on Plaza de la Independencia, the Mola Museum (MUMO) showing the intricate textiles of the Guna people, and the Museo de Historia de Panama.

Experience the Vibrant Culinary and Nightlife Scene
Rooftop Bars, restaurants offering from traditional Panamanian "fondas" to upscale international cuisine like Asian, Peruvian are all around. Enjoy locally brewed beers.

Casco Viejo Tours to other destinations nearby

Soberanía National Park and Monkey Island
Soberanía National Park is a protected area known for its incredible biodiversity. It's home to over 100 species of mammals and more than 500 species of birds. Take a boat ride ton Gatun Lake (part of the Panama Canal) to Monkey Island to spot various monkey species, including howler, capuchin, and tamarin monkeys, as well as sloths and a variety of birds.

Taboga Island
A short ferry ride from the Amador Causeway will take you to this peaceful island with beaches and a small, charming town.

Portobelo
Located on the Caribbean side of Panama, Portobelo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Spanish colonial fortifications and historic churches. It was once a major port for the Spanish to ship gold and silver. It’s a great way to see the other side of Panama's history.