Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman
Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman
Photo by Hideki Yamagata
Photo by Hideki Yamagata
Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman
Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman
Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman
Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman
Photo by Adrian Damian
Photo by Adrian Damian

Popular places to visit

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Panama City with a stop at Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
Independence Square

Independence Square

5/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Panama City with a trip to Independence Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Independence Square
National Institute of Culture

National Institute of Culture

You can study the exhibits at National Institute of Culture, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

National Institute of Culture

National Theater

Enjoy a performance at National Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

National Theater

Interoceanic Canal Museum

You can study the exhibits at Interoceanic Canal Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Interoceanic Canal Museum

Palacio de las Garzas

After visiting Palacio de las Garzas, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Palacio de las Garzas

Activities

The Cathedral Basilica of Santa María La Antigua stands as a monumental beacon of faith, the first of its kind in America. Consecrated in 1796, its foundations were laid in 1688, marking over a centur

HALF-DAY City and Panama Canal Tour: Shared or Private

AU$131
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
HALF-DAY City and Panama Canal Tour: Shared or Private
Ship in transit at the Miraflores Locks

Panama Canal Tour

AU$112
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal Tour
The City Safari - A Classic Car Tour of Panama City

The City Safari - A Classic Car Tour of Panama City

AU$315
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
The City Safari - A Classic Car Tour of Panama City
Class for Chocolate Making and Tasting in Panama

Learn about Panama cocoa and create your own chocolate bar

AU$71
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Learn about Panama cocoa and create your own chocolate bar
3-hour Afropanamanian Cooking Experience in Panama

3.5 -hour Afropanamanian Cooking Experience in Panama

AU$111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3.5 -hour Afropanamanian Cooking Experience in Panama
If you want to have fun, this is for you!!

#1 Salsa Class in Casco Viejo - don't just see Panama... feel it!

AU$47
per adult
#1 Salsa Class in Casco Viejo - don't just see Panama... feel it!
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Our pick of the best Casco Viejo Hotel Deals

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
5 out of 5
Calle Primera Oeste, San Felipe, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$512 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$512
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (400 reviews)
"Loved everything about this hotel from the location in the historic district to the fabulous pool to the wonderful dining options."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
4 out of 5
Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$488 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$488
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (869 reviews)
Central Hotel Stay
"Excellent Hotel. Centrally located in the Casco Viejo / Historic District of Panama City. Pianist or Cellist in the lobby most days - - so nice soft live music. Didn't try the hotel restaurant because there are so many interesting restaurants within 5 min walking distance. Only partial negative is ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
American Trade Hotel
American Trade Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Plaza Herrera Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$415 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$415
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (503 reviews)
"I would stay here again. This is a great hotel in a wonderful location. The staff is excellent. I loved thr bathroom rain shower. The food in the dining room is reasonably priced and delicious. The club attached to the hotel is very intimate and we saw a great show. Good food and drinks too. The ..."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

American Trade Hotel
Hotel La Compania, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hotel La Compania, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.5 out of 5
Avenida A, Esquina Calle 8, Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$551 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$551
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
"Great experience!"

Reviewed on 14 Mar. 2025

Hotel La Compania, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hotel Casa Panamá
Hotel Casa Panamá
4 out of 5
Avenida Eloy Alfaro y Calle 11, Barrio de San Felipe, Panama City
The price is AU$99 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$99
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (520 reviews)
Great spot unless you like hot water.
"Zero hot water in either of our rooms. Staff shrugged it off. Rooms are cool. Stone walls. Interesting look to the place. Our shower had a full sized window to the main room, with curtain. Points for charm. Our AC worked, our friends did not. Hot coffee in the lobby in the morning. Good area. Felt ..."

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Hotel Casa Panamá
Hotel San Felipe
Hotel San Felipe
4 out of 5
Ave. Central entre calle 8a y 9a, Panama City
The price is AU$257 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$257
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (130 reviews)
Excellent location
"Pricey but great spot and valet parking was a plus!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Hotel San Felipe
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Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo

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San Felipe

While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and Interoceanic Canal Museum.

San Felipe
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Santa Ana

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.

Santa Ana
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El Chorrillo

While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Chorrillo
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Calidonia

Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to explore sights like Cinta Costera.

Calidonia
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Balboa

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Balboa. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón are a few top places to visit.

Balboa
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Marbella

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Marbella. You might want to make time for a stop at Avenida Balboa or Cinta Costera.

Marbella

Casco Viejo Travel Guide

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