Panama City
Panama
- Safety rating
- 7/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from December to April offers the best weather. The rainy season brings afternoon showers but lush greenery.
- Population
- 1.9M
Overview
A glittering financial hub where skyscrapers meet the colonial Casco Viejo and the famous canal, Panama City is a cosmopolitan crossroads. Its skyline, history, and tropical surroundings make it Central America's most modern capital.
Top attractions
Watch ships transit the Panama Canal at Miraflores, stroll colonial Casco Viejo, walk the Cinta Costera waterfront, and visit the Biomuseo.
Getting around
The Metro line and Metrobus cover the city on a rechargeable card, with ride-shares popular and affordable. Casco Viejo and the waterfront are walkable.