Panama City is the capital and largest city of Panama, and it serves as the country's political, economic, and cultural centre. It sits in Central America, where the modern life of the nation and its older streets sit side by side.
What the city is like
The skyline is one of the first things visitors notice. Modern skyscrapers rise above the commercial districts, giving the city a contemporary, business-focused character. A short distance away, the historic colonial districts offer a very different pace and feel, with older buildings and narrower streets that recall the city's past.
What a visit offers
- Walking between the modern centre and the colonial quarter, to compare two faces of the same city.
- Seeing the political and economic heart of the country at close range.
- Exploring the cultural life that the city gathers as the national centre.
Because the city brings government, commerce, and culture together, it works well as a base for getting a sense of Panama as a whole. Visitors who enjoy urban travel will find plenty to occupy a few days, moving from new architecture to old streets and back again.
