Holiday in Panama City
City in Panama — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
Panama
Type
City
Best time to travel
December to April — dry season with sunshine. Rainy season (May-Nov) brings short, heavy showers in the afternoons.
Budget/day
Getting there from Germany
Flight from Frankfurt to Panama City Tocumen (PTY) with Iberia/KLM/Lufthansa, approx. 12-14 hours (often direct flight via Copa).
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What makes Panama City special as a destination?
Panama City is the most cosmopolitan capital in Central America, combining the heritage of the Panama Canal with a glittering skyline that has earned it the nickname "Dubai of Central America." The Panama Canal, one of the greatest engineering wonders in the world, can be admired from the Miraflores Locks — a hypnotic sight as massive container ships glide through the narrow passage. Casco Viejo, the UNESCO-protected old town, enchants with restored colonial buildings, rooftop bars, and street art. A few kilometers away are the ruins of Panamá Viejo, the first European settlement on the Pacific. The tropical forest of Parque Natural Metropolitano reaches the city limits. And within an hour, you can reach the San Blas Islands of Kuna Yala or the rainforest of Soberanía National Park, home to toucans and sloths.
What are the top highlights in Panama City?
The top highlights in Panama City include Panama Canal (Miraflores), Casco Viejo, BioMuseo, Amador Causeway, Panamá Viejo.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Panama Canal (Miraflores)
Watch massive ships pass through the locks — the visitor center offers a museum, terrace, and IMAX.
Casco Viejo
UNESCO old town with colonial architecture, colorful facades, rooftop bars, and the presidential palace.
BioMuseo
Museum about Panama's biodiversity designed by Frank Gehry — colorful and interactive.
Amador Causeway
Causeway made from canal earth connects three islands — panoramic view of the skyline and canal entrance.
Panamá Viejo
Ruins of the first European city on the Pacific (1519) — UNESCO World Heritage site with the old cathedral tower.
Hotels in Panama City
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When is the best time to visit Panama City?
The best time to visit Panama City is December to April — dry season with sunshine. Rainy season (May-Nov) brings short, heavy showers in the afternoons.. 25-33°C, rainy season May-November In winter: 24-33°C, dry December-April
Recommended travel time
December to April — dry season with sunshine. Rainy season (May-Nov) brings short, heavy showers in the afternoons.
Summer
25-33°C, rainy season May-November
Winter
24-33°C, dry December-April
How much does a holiday in Panama City cost?
Budget travellers: 30-50 €/day, mid-range: /day, luxury: 150-400 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
30-50 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
150-400 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Panama City?
Flight from Frankfurt to Panama City Tocumen (PTY) with Iberia/KLM/Lufthansa, approx. 12-14 hours (often direct flight via Copa).
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Panama City?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
USD is the currency: Panama uses the US dollar (Balboa 1:1 pegged). Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere.
Uber instead of taxi: Uber works excellently and is safer than the yellow taxis without meters.
San Blas Islands: The Caribbean dream islands of Kuna Yala can be booked as a day trip or overnight stay.
Rainforest Discovery Center: In Soberanía National Park: observation tower above the canopy with toucans, monkeys, and sloths.
What should you eat in Panama City?
Typical specialities in Panama City: Ceviche — Raw fish marinated in lime juice with onions and cilantro — Panama's most popular appetizer., Sancocho — Chicken stew with yuca, corn, and cilantro — Panama's national dish and Sunday tradition., Patacones — Twice-fried green plantains — crispy and ubiquitous as a side dish., Ropa Vieja — Braised, shredded beef in tomato sauce — "old clothes" is the name of this Caribbean-Panamanian dish., Raspado — Shaved ice with fruit syrup and condensed milk — the perfect refreshment in the tropical heat..
These specialties you must try!
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