Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View of the Panama City Old Town
Panama City view old casco viejo antiguo
Casco Viejo Clock Tower
Casco Viejo, the historic district of Panama City
National Theatre of Panama in Casco Antiguo

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.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama

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.

Interoceanic Canal Museum

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.

National Theater

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.

Independence Square

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.

Paseo de Las Bovedas

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.

Plaza de Francia

Activities

Panama Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$51
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience
Visit San Blas Paradise: Day Tour to 4 Islands with Lunch & Drink

Visit San Blas Paradise: Day Tour to 4 Islands with Lunch & Drink

NZ$141
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Visit San Blas Paradise: Day Tour to 4 Islands with Lunch & Drink
Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

NZ$168
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

NZ$83
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Panama Canal Half Transit Experience

Panama Canal Partial Transit

NZ$255
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal Partial Transit
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Our pick of the best Casco Viejo Hotel Deals

American Trade Hotel

American Trade Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Plaza Herrera Casco Viejo Panama City Panama
The price is NZ$373 per night from 1 June to 2 June
NZ$373
1 June - 2 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (727 reviews)
The staff was wondering

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

American Trade Hotel
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

5 out of 5
Calle Primera Oeste, San Felipe Panama City Panama
The price is NZ$564 per night from 2 June to 3 June
NZ$564
2 June - 3 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (646 reviews)
This hotel is amazing. The property, the pool, the staff and service all exceeded my expectations. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else.

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4 out of 5
Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo Panama City Panama
The price is NZ$346 per night from 13 May to 14 May
NZ$346
13 May - 14 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
Excelente localización personal del hotel muy bueno. La crítica.: hotel no te tiene los útiles básicos como crema para la piel, gorro de baño. Cepillo dental etc. Hay q estar en la recepción para recordar y solicitarlo

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo

4.5 out of 5
Avenida A, Esquina Calle 8 Panama City Panama
The price is NZ$575 per night from 1 June to 2 June
NZ$575
1 June - 2 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (298 reviews)
A truly a five star hotel.

Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
Hotel Casa Panamá

Hotel Casa Panamá

4 out of 5
Avenida Eloy Alfaro y Calle 11 Panama City
The price is NZ$121 per night from 7 June to 8 June
NZ$121
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (681 reviews)
Great location. Nice room.

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Hotel Casa Panamá
Hotel San Felipe

Hotel San Felipe

4 out of 5
Ave. Central entre calle 8a y 9a Panama City
The price is NZ$257 per night from 2 June to 3 June
NZ$257
2 June - 3 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (369 reviews)
Great location. Restaurant and roof top bar were great. Staff very helpful.

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Hotel San Felipe
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