Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 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

Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

Panama City Tour and Panama Canal – Miraflores Locks Experience

Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

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

Private or Small Group Panama Canal & City Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Casco Viejo Hotel Deals

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Great hotel, clean, pretty , located right in the middle of Old Panama. Great experience. Staff more than friendly
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
We stayed at Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo for our anniversary, and it was perfect! The staff surprised us with a beautiful anniversary detail that made our stay so special. The hotel is stunning, peaceful, and spotless — everything was perfectly clean and well kept. Everyone was kind and attentive, ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

American Trade Hotel
I have a v cute balcony! dinner was delicious!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel San Felipe
From check in to check out the staff has been helpful and excellent. Room was cleaned and made up every day. All basic amenities you’d expect were there plus water bottles. Comfortable king bed with king pillows. Sunrise was early so black out drapes were appreciated. We were right in the center ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
La Compania is truly special. The service is friendly and cheerful. The restaurants and bar provide high quality options that are creative and beautifully presented. The grounds are gorgeous and the rooms are lovely. Check-in was easy. There was a lovely note welcoming us with pertinent information. ...
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Magnolia Inn
The staff was incredible. Rooms are tiny with very little storage area. Great airconditioner
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo

San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Interoceanic Canal Museum 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 Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.

El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Ancon Hill 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.

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.

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