City: Panama
Top Things to do in Panama
Top Hotels in Panama
- 1. Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel & Convention Center
- 2. The Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel
- 3. Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
- 4. The Westin Playa Bonita Panama
- 5. Hotel Riu Playa Blanca
- 6. Hilton Panama
- 7. Dreams Playa Bonita Panama
- 8. The Santa Maria, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City
- 9. Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Panama Punta Pacifica
- 10. Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
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Top 8 Historic Sites in Panama, Panama
Coordinates: 9°N 80°W / 9°N 80°W / 9; -80
Restaurants in Panama
1. Capilla San Jose
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 664 reviews
Built soon after the first Spanish settlement in the 16th century, this small church features the famous Golden Altar (Altar de Oro), which is made entirely of pure gold.
Reviewed By ebert2013
We enjoyed walking through the church in Old Town. The alter is amazing, covered in gold leaf. The only thing I found odd was that the “prayer candles” were electric! I guess it makes sense when you don’t have someone to monitor an open flame in an old wood church. It was a quiet, cool, contemplative place to visit.
2. Plaza Mayor
3. Portobelo National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 197 reviews
Picturesque bayside village features the ruins of five Spanish forts, a restored treasure house and the burial place of Sir Francis Drake.
Reviewed By Resort545463
Portobelo is a quiet town seemingly in the middle of nowhere. It's steeped in history, bright colors and third world charm I fell in love instantly. I enjoyed walking through the Spanish ruins imagining what things must have been like in the 1600's sitting by the bay drinking rum and walking the streets and taking in the sights. You won't find fancy hotels here YET its still an unspoiled hub of culture.
4. Fort San Lorenzo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 318 reviews
King Phillip II ordered the fortress to be built in 1595, which is located on the Chagres River commanding a view of the mouth of the river and miles out to sea.
Reviewed By 617reginaldg
This is a beautiful site. It's a bit of a drive to get there as the road is rather isolated but when you get there, it is really beautiful. the ruins are gorgeous and some really great photo's can be taken there. Also, there are some unique animals to see there as well. It's worth the trip if you like history and beauty.
5. Panama Viejo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 752 reviews
Reviewed By LesL989 - St. Petersburg, United States
From squares to churches to cool bars and restaurants, the old city has it all along with spectacular views of the Panama City skyline. Don't miss it.
6. La Piedra Pintada
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By EasternLinxx - Madison, United States
Take a longer hike around to get to the top rim of the dormant volcano and stop here, this is a fun little place with writings that look like city maps from 500 yrs ago!
7. Plaza de Francia
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 628 reviews
Called the “French Plaza” in English, this pleasant spot offers great views and a leisurely spot in which to purchase and savor raspados (fruity snow cones) on hot, humid days. Housed in this plaza is the elegant Instituto Nacional de Cultura (National Institute of Culture), which was among the sites used for “Quantum of Solace,” a 2008 James Bond film that supposedly took place in Bolivia and Haiti but was filmed in Panama. Formerly the Supreme Court building, the Instituto now houses a small theater and hosts cultural events.
Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia
This is a very nice and moving monument-memorial to the French, to their efforts and lives lost in order to build the canal first. In the middle of semi circular arches (with in Spanish marble inscripted plaques) rises an obelisk with a rooster on top. Nice views of modern PC around.
