1
France Square
Tourist attraction
Original town square, now French Plaza dedicated to France's role in building the Panama Canal.
4.60 (7.8K reviews)
2
CasaCasco
Bar & grill
👍👍 Really nice place. Highly recommended to eat or have a drink if you are around Casco Viejo. It has different floors with restaurants and a rooftop bar. Good drinks and cool atmosphere. You also get amazinf views of the city.
$$$ $
4.50 (4.4K reviews)
3
Plaza Simón Bolívar
Park
Cafe-filled plaza dating from colonial times, renamed in 1883 for independence hero Simon Bolivar.
4.60 (3.7K reviews)
4
La Rana Dorada Casco
Brewpub
👍👍 Nice place. The nachos portion was huuuuge and very good! Their virgin piña colada, also super tasty!!!!!
4.60 (3.2K reviews)
6
Panama Canal Museum
Museum
This stately museum offers exhibits on the building of the Panama Canal that joined two oceans.
4.60 (2.5K reviews)
8
Plaza Herrera
Park
👍👍 Old city panama worth the trip.
You'll get a full day here.
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
9
La Pulpería - Casco Antiguo
Bar
👍👍 This place is great.
Our server Dante was perfect. He recommended the popcorn chicken Mac & Cheese & it was ‘sooo’ good. The chicken is crispy, covered in cheese with the macaroni underneath. Every bite was sensational.
The quesadilla is a must. It has fried chicken, fries & some ‘flavorful’ sauce...
$$ $$
4.90 (2.1K reviews)
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LAZOTEA Restaurant & Rooftop
Restaurant
👍👍 A high-end rooftop bar, pool and restaurant at the edge of Casco Viejo. The vibe is lively and cool so dress in your summer best. The outdoor seating on the terrace offers the best views and must be booked ahead of time. We celebrated our 10yr anniversary here and had an amazing time. The cocktails...
$$ $$
4.40 (1.9K reviews)
13
Fonda Lo Que Hay
Restaurant
👍👍 Best food I’ve ever had. And that’s saying a lot for me. Price matches the quality of the food. Quantity could be slightly better. Although for what you get, it isn’t too bad.
Food comes out as its finished. So no waiting for all entrees to hit the table simultaneously. Which is a plus! Highly reco...
$$ $$
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
14
Church of the Mercy
Catholic church
Small Casco Viejo church whose circa-1680 baroque facade is one of the city's oldest structures.
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
15
National Theatre
Performing arts theater
Panama's 1908 National Theater with an ornate, frescoed ceiling showcases plays, music & dance.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
16
Diablicos
Restaurant
👍👍 Very unique place with cool decorations. Staff is very attentive and kind. I had a lovely waitress. The food was good, new flavors for me, and wasn't exactly my type, but was good
Panama Hat was an awesome drink. Sweet and so tasty.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.4K reviews)
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Casa Jaguar
Disco club
👍 The place was dark, the crowd was young. At the time some of the food selections were not available mostly reggaeton and reggae music. Reservations are a must. The food was good and well seasoned.
$$$ $
4.30 (1.3K reviews)
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Restaurante Santa Rita
Restaurant
👍👍 Excellent staff. Very friendly. Food and drink beyond amazing. Calamari is a must. The Caipirinha is amazing. Best one I’ve ever had
$$ $$
4.70 (1.2K reviews)