What to do in Panama City

Activities, attractions and tours

Panama City
Panama City
Panama City
Panama City
Panama City

Panama City Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Panama City has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Panama City, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Panama City with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Panama City

Panama City is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Panama City, and make it a breeze to explore Panama City and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Panama City to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Panama City, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Panama City.

Panama City attractions

Panama City has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Panama City to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Panama City.

Looking for things to do in Panama City can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Panama City or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Panama City attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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What to do in Panama City


Popular places to visit

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Casco Viejo

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.

Casco Viejo
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Bella Vista

Travellers love Bella Vista for its popular shops, and you can see more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen.

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El Cangrejo

4/5(5 area reviews)

The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to El Cangrejo. A stop by Crown Casino or Luxor Towers might round out your trip.

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San Francisco

San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.

San Francisco
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Punta Paitilla

Punta Paitilla is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Avenida Balboa and Multicentro Panama while you're in town.

Punta Paitilla
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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.

Calidonia

 

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