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Panama City is the political and administrative centre of the country and is also its capital and largest city. Located in the Pacific entrance of the world-famous Panama Canal, Panama City hosts many high-rise buildings yet is surrounded by tropical rainforests to be enjoyed on Panama vacation.

The city was founded in August 1519 by Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias Dávila. It became a stopover point on the trade route from which all the gold and silver that Spain took from the Americas passed through. It was also the starting point for the expeditions that eventually conquered Peru’s Inca Empire. Pirate Henry Morgan destroyed the city by setting fire to it in 1671 and the inhabitants were forced to resettle 8 km (4.9 mi) away. This new city was re-established on 28 January 1673 and the old city’s ruins are a popular tourist destination.  Panama City became the capital of the country upon independence from Colombia in 1903.

Today Panama City is by far the wealthiest city in Central America. With the completion of the Panama Canal in 1914, the city became a hub for international business. Despite being a modern and cosmopolitan area, Panama City still maintains ties to its past including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Panamá Viejo, the site of the original city. Not far from comfortable hotels visitors on Panama vacations have the opportunity to embark on journeys through the spectacular rainforest making Panama City a destination that truly has it all.

 

Panama Travel Information

At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to a Panama vacation

Learn about the history and culture of Panama, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Panama's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips and our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Panama for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Panama tours today!

 

Extend Your Trip

After your Panama Tour, why not consider another of Goway's Latin America tours? These include a large selection of other exciting countries in Central and South America. We offer Chile vacation packages and Easter Island tours, Ecuador vacation packages which include Galapagos cruises, Peru vacation packages which include Machu Picchu tours and Brazil tours including Iguassu Falls tours among many others.

 

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Panama City, Panama

  • Panama Signature: Panama City, Boquete & Bocas del Toro

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: See the best of Panama on this unforgettable adventure from Panama City to the beaches of Bocas del Toro. Explore the city’s historic quarters, tour the Panama Canal, venture through the rainforest, trace the coffeemaking process in the highlands, and enjoy several days on a picturesque Caribbean island.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,239
    Trip Type:
    Private Experiences
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  • Best of Panama

    FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Discover the best of Panama on this dynamic tour. Begin in Panama City where you’ll explore the capitals colonial history and tour the Panama Canal. Later, venture into the jungle to experience a wonderful rainforest resort before heading to the beach for three nights of sunny relaxation.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,379
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Private Experiences, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Essence of Panama

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Discover the essence of Panama on this tailor-made journey from the heart of Panama City to the dazzling white-sand beaches of Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean Sea. Along the way, you’ll tour the Panama Canal, explore rainforests and cloud forests, and learn about coffee in the western highlands.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,199
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Panama Less Travelled

    FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Experience the contrasts of Panama in this fantastic week-long adventure. This program allows you to combine tours to historical areas, a visit to a tropical rainforest, and of course an exploration of the famous Panama Canal.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,037
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Private Experiences, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Historic Panama Stopover

    MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: This city is a delightful combination of the historic and the ultra modern. Explore the center of Panama City with restored colonial houses, interesting museums, cathedrals and plazas.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 582
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Bocas del Toro

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Bocas del Toro is the best place to sink your toes in the sand, to explore lush tropical rainforest and coral reefs and to look for sea turtles that have come to these islands for millennia.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 837
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Family Vacations, Single Friendly, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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