The Panama Canal up closeThe Miraflores Locks visitor centre lets you watch massive cargo ships pass through the canal at close range.
Casco Viejo's colonial streetsPanama City's old town blends restored colonial architecture with rooftop bars and boutique hotels.
Rainforest minutes from the citySoberanía National Park and Gamboa are both a short drive from downtown, offering wildlife and canopy tours without a long trip.
A modern Latin American skylinePanama City's skyline of glass towers rivals any major financial hub, a striking contrast to its colonial core.