Best places: Things to dos in Bella Vista, Panama

👍👍 Currently identified as the Sanctuary. Lovely place and luxury place to give thanks to our lord

Small Casco Viejo church whose circa-1680 baroque facade is one of the city's oldest structures.

Large stone church completed in 1796 after a century of construction, with looming twin bell towers.

👍👍 This monument was developed to honor the chief engineer who developed the Panama Canal. Amazing history here, I recommend taking a guided tour through the panama canal, that includes a stop here at this historic monument.

Modest 1670s church famed for its lustrous golden altar, carved of wood & painted in gold flake.

Large green space offering a natural retreat for city dwellers, with a playground & colorful murals.

👍👍 Very nice place to take a walk, ride a bike or just enjoy in the views of the skyscrapers and Pacific ocean. The whole area is maintained daily and looks nice and tidy. You can get a refreshing "rapsado" at every corner and later in the evening you can even grab something to eat. Recommended.

👍👍 Highly recommend coming here for a free of charge slice of Guna culture. The exhibits were incredibly informative and there was such a variety in the beautiful mola that were presented.

👍👍 Old city panama worth the trip. You'll get a full day here.

👍👍 A relatively easy hike on well-marked trails. $4 per person, and you get a wrist tag. The young man at the entrance office was pleasant and spoke English. The butterfly house was closed for maintenance (July 1, 2021) but we could see some butterflies flying around inside. We started on the trail tha...

👍👍 Beutiful church, I love it

Panama's 1908 National Theater with an ornate, frescoed ceiling showcases plays, music & dance.

Museum housing pre-Hispanic & Hispanic-era finds from the adjacent Panama Viejo archaeological site.

👍👍 The heart of Casco Viejo! Beautiful and full of activities and performances. Traditional dancers and artists are there to share their art. It should be a pedestrian sector b/c it gets crowded by cars and buses. Don’t try to get there to park like too many and find a public parking and walk!

Time-tested remains of a church built by Dominican friars featuring an iconic stone archway.

Founded in 1519, the archaeological ruins of old Panama include a museum & a bell observation tower.

Original town square, now French Plaza dedicated to France's role in building the Panama Canal.

👍👍 Pacific Lookout Begin your exploration of Panama City with a visit to the Pacific Lookout. From here you have an impressive panoramic view of the skyline and the old town of Casco Viejo. Just 700 meters from Pacific Lookout, you can discover the colorful Panama Sign #2. The Pacific Lookout is loca...

Urban wildlife refuge offering easy-to-moderate trails, picnic areas & dedicated lookout points.