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By Attraveler Tours S.A.
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.305.864 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the architectural movement that shaped modern Panama City on this exclusive walking experience through El Cangrejo, one of the city's finest showcases of tropical modernism. Accompanied by a specialist Experience Leader, explore iconic buildings from the 1950s to the 1970s, including the historic Hotel El Panamá, the University of Panama campus and the remarkable Iglesia del Carmen, while uncovering the stories behind the architects and designs that transformed the city.

    Midway through the tour, enjoy a speciality Panamanian coffee paired with a signature bite at a local café before continuing your exploration. Perfect for architecture enthusiasts, design lovers and curious travellers seeking a different perspective on Panama City's cultural heritage.

Activity location

  • El Cangrejo
    • Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Restaurante El Trapiche | Bella Vista
    • Calle 51 Este
    • Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

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Modern Architectural Walk

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
Rp1.305.864 x 2 AdultsRp2.611.728
Total
Price is Rp2.611.728
Until Sun, 1 Nov
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Snacks
  • Inclusions
    Coffee and/or Tea

Know before you book

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

El Cangrejo

  • 1h
Explore a curated selection of landmark residential buildings that defined Panama's architectural identity between the 1950s and 1970s. Discover iconic examples including PH Porto Real, PH Tiquiyoli, PH Luli, designed by Urano González in 1960, and PH Esses, a masterpiece by Schay & Holzer renowned for its elegant curved balconies and tropical modernist design. Where available, enjoy exclusive access to selected interiors and lobbies.

Mentiritas Blancas | Vía Argentina

  • 20m
Pause at Mentiritas Blancas, one of El Cangrejo's favourite cafés, to enjoy a speciality Panamanian coffee paired with a carefully selected signature bite in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Hotel El Panamá

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Continue exploring Panama's architectural legacy through a selection of remarkable public buildings. Visit the iconic Hotel El Panamá, one of the country's first modern luxury hotels, with the possibility of accessing its rooftop terrace when available. The journey continues through the University of Panama, where tropical modernism is expressed through monumental architecture, sculptures, and open public spaces, before concluding at the Iglesia del Carmen, whose Neo-Gothic design is enhanced by spectacular stained-glass windows and mosaics that beautifully blend tradition with modern craftsmanship.

Location

Activity location

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    El Cangrejo
    • Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Restaurante El Trapiche | Bella Vista
    • Calle 51 Este
    • Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

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