Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Casco Viejo
Popular places to visit
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama is just one of the places to see in Panama City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
Palacio de las Garzas
You can study the exhibits at Palacio de las Garzas, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Panama City. 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.
Paseo de Las Bovedas
During your visit to Panama City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Paseo de Las Bovedas. While in this vibrant area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Our pick of the best Casco Viejo Hotel Deals
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
"Easily one the best hotel stays ever. Great property. Great food. Excellent service."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
American Trade Hotel
"Very nice and convinced room. Great staff and very helpful. Great location in the heart of old city"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
"The Positives: The hotel is beautiful with a cute rooftop dining area and the breakfast buffet was wonderful. Location is perfect for walking around Casco Vijeo. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The Negatives: The room I had was on the fourth floor with window facing the foyer, so you could ..."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
"This hotel is extremely beautiful. Room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast has a lot of variety and staff was very friendly."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Casa Panamá
"the property has a lot of potential but left a sour taste in our mouth, I read many reviews but chose to ignore the negatives because of the great central location it was in. the only good thing about the property was the cleaning staff, they kept the place super clean and fixed our room including ..."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel San Felipe
"A wonderful boutique hotel in the heart of old town. The location is perfect and their restaurant is fantastic. The rooftop bar helps recover from days in the Panama heat."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square 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 Avenida Balboa or El Machetazo Santa Ana.
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Interoceanic Canal Museum 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 Via Espana.
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.
Curundu
While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.
