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.
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 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.
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.
Plaza de Francia
You can learn about the history of Panama City when you stop by Plaza de Francia. 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.
Activities

Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

The OG Crawl by The Panama Barcrawl - (Panama City, Panama)

From Panama City: San Blas Island Hopping Day Tour

Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Our pick of the best Casco Viejo Hotel Deals

American Trade Hotel
Fantastic location, the church bells were really hard to deal with though. Woken up everyday by 6am and they don’t stop until after 7am.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Hotel San Felipe
Nice big clean room awesome shower friendly staff and great location!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Excellent facility, location, staff very friendly, the make you feel at home, 100% recommended
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
good break fast, nearby restaurants, friendly and professional staff, especially the Young Spaniard Manager in front desk(sorry dont recall his name). My son got sick and the front desk acted rapidly and call the emergency service which was amazing and acted very professional proving IV fluids and ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Hotel Casa Panamá
Rooftop bar is a bit noisy but awesome hotel close to everything.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Breakfast buffet was good, bar had good selection. Was out of local IPA's - those would have been interesting to try.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo

San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and National Theater.

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 Flag of Cerro Ancón 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 Flag of Cerro Ancón 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.

