Panama City Experience Guide

Experience Panama City

A simple guide for visitors who want to enjoy Panama City before or after the event.

Panama City skyline
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San Blas One Day Tour

A full-day Caribbean escape with Panama San Blas Tours. Visit 4 islands, enjoy snorkeling, lunch, clear water and local Guna culture.

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San Blas Islands in Panama
For San Blas, plan for a very early start. Bring passport, swimsuit, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, snacks, drinks and cash for local fees. Confirm transportation, weather, permits and sea conditions before going.

Recommended Experiences

01

San Blas Islands

Island hopping, snorkeling, lunch, beaches and Guna culture.

Full day
02

Panama Canal

Visit Miraflores and see one of Panama’s most iconic landmarks.

1.5 to 2 hours
03

Casco Antiguo

Historic district with rooftops, cafés, restaurants and plazas.

Afternoon or evening
04

Panama Viejo

Historic archaeological site and cultural stop.

Morning
05

Amador Causeway

Waterfront area with restaurants, bike rentals and city views.

1 to 3 hours
06

Modern City

Avenida Balboa, Obarrio, San Francisco, Punta Pacífica and skyline views.

Flexible
07

Biomuseo

Colorful museum focused on Panama’s biodiversity and history.

1.5 to 2 hours
08

Rooftops and Dining

Great for networking dinners, coffee meetings and city nightlife.

Evening
09

Shopping

Multiplaza, Albrook Mall, Obarrio and San Francisco for free time.

Flexible

Helpful Websites

Panama San Blas Tours

Featured partner for the San Blas One Day Tour.

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Tourism Panama

Official tourism portal for Panama.

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Panama Canal

Official information for Miraflores Visitor Center.

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Biomuseo

Official website for Panama’s biodiversity museum.

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