Panama City Panama 4 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Casco Viejo

  • Arrival: Fly into Tocumen International Airport (PTY). You can take a taxi or use Uber for a smooth ride to the city.

  • Check-In: Stay at Six Senses Panama City (Luxury) or Hostal Casco Viejo (Budget) in the heart of Casco Viejo.

  • Lunch: Visit Maito for traditional Panamanian cuisine.

  • Afternoon: Explore Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with colorful colonial buildings and vibrant street life. Don’t miss Plaza Herrera, Iglesia de San Felipe and the Presidential Palace.

  • Dinner: Dine at Causeway Restaurant for seafood with a view of the Panama Bay.

  • Evening: Enjoy the city’s nightlife in Casco Viejo. Bars like La Lonja and Panamá City Brewing Co. are popular choices.

Day 2: Canal Transit & Modern District

  • Morning: Visit the Panama Canal Museum to learn about the canal’s history. Then, take a daytime transit of the Panama Canal with Miraflores Locks Visitor Center.

  • Lunch: Savor local dishes at El Trapiche in Balboa Avenue.

  • Afternoon: Explore modern Panama City in the Bella Vista, Obarrio and Punta Paitilla districts. Visit the BioMuseo to learn about Panamanian biodiversity.

  • Dinner: Dine at The Cause for upscale fusion cuisine.

Day 3: Day Trip to Soberania National Park & Emberá Indigenous Village

  • Early Morning: Take a guided tour to the Soberania National Park, home to over half of Panama’s bird species and many monkey species. Boat trips on Gatun Lake are popular.

  • Lunch: Pack your lunch or dine with a local family at the Emberá Indigenous Village.

  • Afternoon: Visit the Emberá Indigenous Village to learn about their traditions, crafts, and music.

  • Dinner: Return to Panama City and enjoy dinner at La Otra Banda, known for its modern Latin American cuisine.

Day 4: Relax & Departure

  • Morning: Spend your last hours in Panama City relaxing on the beaches of Punta Pacifica or shopping in Balboa Avenue.

  • Lunch: Have a leisurely lunch at Donde José before heading to the airport.

  • Departure: Take a taxi or Uber to Tocumen International Airport for your flight home.

Things to Know:

  • Use Balboa (PAB) as local currency. 1 USD 1.00 PAB.
  • Spanish is the official language, but English is widely spoken in business and tourism areas.
  • Tap water in Panama City is safe to drink.
  • Be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas.
  • Always carry small bills as vendors may not have change for large bills.
  • Tip around 10% in restaurants.
  • Enjoy your trip and remember to respect local customs and traditions!