The two (2) Panama

The two «Panama»: the original city—founded on August 15, 1519, by Pedro Arias Dávila during the era of the conquest and the transit of gold—was destroyed in 1671 by the pirate Henry Morgan. We begin this interactive tour with a walk to enjoy excellent views of the Bay of Panama from the tower and ruins of the old Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption; from this vantage point, you can see both the modern city and the Casco Antiguo (Old Quarter). The site also features an artisan area, statues, monuments, and cannons from the conquest era. Afterward, we will take internal transport to a fort in the south and continue to the Convent of La Merced—the oldest in the Americas—where you will see ruins, the San Juan de Dios Hospital, mangroves, and a variety of crustaceans, fish, birds, flora, and fauna that link the old city with the modern one.

Following the destruction of the first city, the area known today as Casco Antiguo was rebuilt in 1673; it currently showcases a blend of Spanish colonial, French, and Caribbean architecture. During a walking tour of its cobblestone streets, we will share the area’s history and pass by various points of interest, including historic buildings, hotels, churches, monuments, a *mola* museum, a theater, plazas, artisan shops, and restaurants. The tour concludes at the San Felipe Market (a local fruit market), where we will enjoy a delicious fresh fruit juice. Both sites have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

As we travel between the two cities, we cross the Cinta Costera—where imposing skyscrapers like the Hilton (the tallest) rise up—and head toward Calle 50, the banking district, where we will see the famous «El Tornillo» building.

*Discounts for groups from 6 to 300 people(Ideal tour for large groups)
*Additional cost for transfers outside the city

Includes
Round-trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Panama City
Admission to Panama Viejo
Certified guide
Bottled water

Not included:
Gratuities
Unspecified charges
Meals not mentioned

Available times for this tour:
8:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
2:00 am
Total duration: 4:00 hours

Important:
Not suitable for people with mobility issues or wheelchair users.
If you would like a private tour, please let us know in advance, as the price may vary.
*The cost of this tour is per person and requires a minimum of 2 people to confirm your reservation
Rate per person in USD

Recommend: comfortable clothing and sneakers, and wearing sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.

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