Museo del Canal
The canal’s human history, in a city museum.
YOUR CITY. YOUR KIND OF ADVENTURE.
Panama City.
Explore Casco Antiguo through textiles, canal history, and small public squares. Keep the hot-weather plan short and save time for a market meal.
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¡Hola! Ciudad de Panamá.
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How do you like to explore?
Choose a starting point. Make it yours.
Mix the landmarks with the little detours. Your day, your pace.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Find your Panama City
6 discoveries
Panama City, at a glance6 places to explore
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PICK A LITTLE ADVENTURE
Follow your curiosity.
A taste of Panama City 4 dishes to know +
ORDER A LITTLE CURIOSITY
A taste of Panama
Look for traditional dishes at fondas and market kitchens; recipes vary by cook.
Read the local food guideSancocho
A sustaining soup, commonly made with chicken and root vegetables.
Carimañola
A filled cassava fritter with a crisp outside.
Tamal
Seasoned corn dough and filling cooked in a leaf wrapper.
Guacho
A soft rice dish or stew with ingredients that vary by region.
Recipes vary. Ask your vendor about ingredients and allergens.
A LITTLE CITY SPIRIT · EXTERNAL SHOP
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A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE. A RICHER TRIP.
Meet Panama City, one card at a time.
A friendly hello, a dish decoded, a story to notice. Take a minute before you head out.
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A little local language
Start with a friendly hello.
Make a guess. A little curiosity goes a long way.
GO A LITTLE FURTHER
A day beyond Panama City
Choose one destination for the day. Compare the journey, leave room to explore and plan your return before setting out.
01By boatIsland village & coast
Taboga Island
Take a short sea crossing to an island village with coastal views and a slower pace.
30–45 min sailingIndicative time each way
Amador Causeway → Taboga with Taboga Express. The current ticket page lists Fuerte Amador Mall, Isla Flamenco; confirm the boarding pier on your reservation and add the city-to-pier transfer.
- Walk the village streets.
- Choose a beach stop suited to the day's conditions.
- Have lunch before returning to the pier.
Before you go
Reserve outbound and return sailings, check the boarding point and follow the operator’s one-hour advance check-in requirement. Allow for weather changes; beach activities cost extra and depend on conditions.
Access & pace
Ask the operator about the day's vessel and gangway; village hills, sand, and steps may limit the route.
02By roadForest & canal landscape
Gamboa rainforest canopy
Explore a rainforest setting beside the canal through a reserved canopy tram experience.
45–75 minIndicative time each way
Panama City → Gamboa Rainforest Reserve by arranged road transfer; meet the activity at the resort tour desk.
- Ride the aerial tram if operating.
- Visit the observation area on the guided route.
- Pause for a meal overlooking the surrounding landscape.
Before you go
Book the activity and confirm transport separately; agree a return pickup and recheck weather-related operating changes.
Access & pace
Confirm gondola boarding requirements and the observation tower's access before booking; forest paths can be wet and slippery.
Checked 7 September 2026. Journey times are broad planning estimates, not live timetables. Opening days, tickets, connections and access can change. Check the linked operators for your travel date.