Panama City Travel Magnet

Panama City, the capital of Panama, sits at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal and serves as the country’s political, financial, and cultural hub. Founded in 1519 by Spanish colonists, it quickly became a key link in trade between the Americas and Europe, and its history is still visible in the atmospheric ruins of Panamá Viejo and the colonial streets of Casco Viejo. Modern Panama City contrasts sharply with these historic quarters, boasting a skyline of glass towers and bustling business districts that reflect its role as a major international banking and shipping center. Visitors can explore the Panama Canal’s Miraflores or Agua Clara locks, stroll the restored plazas of Casco Viejo with their cafés and rooftop bars, and walk or bike along the scenic Amador Causeway overlooking the bay. The city also offers easy access to nearby rainforests in Soberanía National Park and Metropolitan Natural Park, where monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds thrive just minutes from the urban core.