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Casco Viejo (Old Town)
hotelsUNESCO World Heritage - Spanish colonial old town. Beautifully restored, rooftop bars, boutique hotels. Churches, plazas, sea views. Best sunsets and nightlife.
Punta Pacífica
hotelsManhattan of Central America - glittering skyscrapers, luxury condos, ocean views. Where Panama's wealth lives. Banking district nearby. Modern, could be Miami.
Amador Causeway
hotelsPeninsula road to islands - built from Canal excavation rocks. Biomuseo (Gehry building), restaurants, views of both old town and skyline. Cycling, running.
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faq.subtitle Panama City
YES! Miraflores Locks visitor center - watch ships pass, museum, IMAX. $20 entry. Agua Clara locks on Atlantic side. Partial transit tours available ($150+). Engineering marvel of the world. Early morning best for big ships.
Many countries visa-free for 90-180 days - US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia. Tourist card stamped on arrival. Must show return ticket and sufficient funds. Very easy entry. Some nationalities need visa - check before travel.
Since 1904 after independence from Colombia (US helped). Called 'Balboa' officially but it's USD. No exchange hassle for Americans. Banking secrecy + USD = major financial center. Very convenient for tourists from dollar countries.
Mid-range for Central America. Cheaper than Costa Rica. Street food $2-5, mid restaurant $15-30. Hotels from $35. Uber very cheap. Canal area tourist-priced. Mix of luxury and budget options. Dollar makes pricing transparent.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Panama City
Visit Miraflores Locks - watch massive ships squeeze through Panama Canal. Visitor center $20, museum explains 100+ year history. Best 7-9am or 3-5pm for ship traffic. Engineering wonder. Don't miss!
Explore Casco Viejo at sunset - UNESCO old town with rooftop bars. Watch skyline light up from colonial rooftops. Best nightlife in Central America. Restaurants, clubs, boutiques. Stay here if possible.
Metro from airport is $0.35! Best deal ever. Line 2 connects Tocumen Airport to city center. Buy rechargeable Metro card. Air-conditioned, clean, safe. Skip $30 taxi unless in a rush.
Try ceviche (national dish - fresh seafood), sancocho (chicken soup), patacones (fried plantains), Balboa beer. Seafood incredibly fresh. Casco Viejo has best restaurants. Fish market for budget meals.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
5 - 10 $
Mid-range
15 - 35 $
Fine dining
50 - 150 $
Street Food
Local dish
2 - 5 $
Drinks
Coffee
2 - 5 $
Local beer
2 - 5 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
1 - 2 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
12 - 25 $ / night
Guesthouse
35 - 60 $ / night
Hotel 3★
70 - 150 $ / night
Hotel 5★
180 - 400 $ / night
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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widespread
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USD official currency! Balboa exists but 1:1 with USD. Cards accepted widely. Nequi, Yappy mobile wallets growing. Cash declining but still common. Mix traditional/modern.
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Balboa (PAB) 1:1 with USD - USD is practical currency! Digital payments expanding: Nequi (Bancolombia), Yappy (Banco General) mobile wallets enable QR payments, P2P transfers. Cards (Visa/Mastercard/AmEx) accepted in cities, tourist areas. Online banking robust - Banco General, Banistmo, BAC Credomatic. Cash-on-delivery declining but rural areas cash-preferred. Casco Viejo historic district card-friendly. Panama Canal city - regional financial hub!
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10%
10% service charge often included. If not, 10% expected. Hotel staff $1-2. Tour guides $5-10 per day.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
Panama City mixed safety. Tourist areas (Casco Viejo, banking district) safe. Avoid El Chorrillo, Curundú. Don't flash wealth. Use Uber. Some scams targeting tourists. Overall safer than neighbors. Be street smart.