Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Panama City





Visit Casco Viejo
Popular places to visit
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama is just one of the places to see in Panama City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
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.
Independence Square
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.
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.
Plaza de Francia
You can learn about the history of Panama City when you stop by Plaza de Francia. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Paseo de Las Bovedas
During your visit to Panama City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Paseo de Las Bovedas. While in this vibrant area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private

All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Top hotels in Casco Viejo

American Trade Hotel
Clean Room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Hotel San Felipe
Excellent hotel! It is located in the old colonial city, walkable to everything there. Beautiful property. Safe. I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone wanting to explore this city.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
The most lovely hotel and location. Staff was attentive and multiple restaurants were very convenient.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Hotel Casa Panamá
Perfect place if you
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Great
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Magnolia Inn
I enjoyed the air condition communal area after check out. Nice place to regroup after a day of site seeing and before a late flight out.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo

San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and National Theater.

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.

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

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.

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.

Curundu
While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.
