Landmarks worth the trip on their ownthe Panama Canal and the Amador Causeway are the sights most visitors build their first day around, and both reward an unhurried visit rather than a rushed photo stop.
A different pace of daily lifeWandering through Panama Viejo's ruins or the Biomuseo gives a better sense of Panama City than any single landmark — it's where the everyday rhythm of the city actually shows.
Casco ViejoOne of the more memorable stops for first-time visitors, and easy to reach from most central hotels.
A natural base for exploring furtherGood regional transport links make Panama City a sensible starting point if you're planning to see more of Panama while you're there.