Panama City is an endless metropolis in terms of tourism, gastronomy and general recreation. Experts recognize a total of 15 different activities that are worth the tourist’s interest. All of these proposals are based on the acknowledgement of the human potential found in the capital, allowing for the merging of the tourist with resources that only the history and culture of the country can offer.
Furthermore, the Panamanian capital is surrounded by countless places offering natural beauty, completely auspicios for sports and recreational activities, regardless of age or country of origin.
1. Guided tour of the City
One of the most popular and accesible options that has characterized the capital’s tourism during the last decades. For this reason, it is included in tour agencies plans that have the capital as a touristic destination.
Amongst the most important places of interest included in this packages you can find
- the Miraflores Locks
- the Old Town in the capital
- the Amador Causeway
- the Canal Museum
- the BioMuseum
- the Fish Market
- City of Knowledge
2. Visit the San Blas Archipelago
This tour is the perfect option to come in contact with the indigenous culture and natives that still live in this location. San Blas is an archipelago formed by over 300 islands, some of which are hosts to amazing places such as Perro Chico and sunken ship. All of this at just a 35 minute flight from the city’s capital.
3. Guided tours of the San Lorenzo and San Jeronimo forts
These forts were important Spanish bastions during the XVII and XVIII centuries. Most of the tours are done in Spanish and they involve a trip on a bus or shared transportation.
The approach to these structures is always done in an attractive and historical fashion, highlighting the importance that they continue to hold in terms of preserving the stories about the fearsome pirates and privateers of the time.
4. Shopping day at Albrook Mall
Considered by many sectors as the main commercial mall in Central America, it refers to a space where the overall time to discover it is of 4 hours. In it a number of stores can be found including Tommy Hilfiger and Nike. Additionally, Albrook Mall has over 100 restaurants.
An excellent twist to this types of visits can be found in small tours through the Free Trade Zone in Colon.
5. Tour through the Panama Canal and Gatun Lake
Different to other tourism itineraries, there are other modalities more specific to visiting the Canal. There are a number of easy access points for visitors, such as the Visitor Center in Aguas Claras.
Meanwhile, the Gatun Lake offers endless possibilities for fishing and having fun, as well as ideal locations for the discovery of the Gold Fever Era of 1860, such as the Miners Route towards California, very close to Panama City.
