Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Casco Viejo
Popular places to visit

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
Learn about the local history of Panama City with a stop at Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Independence Square
You can learn about the history of Panama City with a trip to Independence Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

National Institute of Culture
You can study the exhibits at National Institute of Culture, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Interoceanic Canal Museum
You can study the exhibits at Interoceanic Canal Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
National Theater
Enjoy a performance at National Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Museum of History Panama
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of History Panama, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Activities

The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl

Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

HALF-DAY City and Panama Canal Tour: Shared or Private
Our pick of the best Casco Viejo Hotel Deals

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

American Trade Hotel
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Hotel La Compania, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Hotel San Felipe
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Hotel Casa Panamá
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo

San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and Interoceanic Canal Museum.

Santa Ana
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.

El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Curundu
While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.

Balboa
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Balboa. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Albrook Shopping Mall and Bridge of the Americas are a few top places to visit.