The skyline
Glass towers.
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A long modern waterfront on the Bay of Panama, built on land reclaimed from the sea, running for kilometres from the edge of the old quarter to Punta Paitilla, with paths for walking, jogging and cycling, gardens, sports courts and benches under palms. Its best feature is the view of modern Panama City's skyline, one of Latin America's most dramatic, with soaring glass towers at the water's edge, while the domes of Casco Viejo and cargo ships waiting in the bay show on the other side. The waterfront fills in the evenings and at weekends with families, joggers and vendors. Its newer section includes a sea viaduct curving around the old quarter. Nearby is the popular fish market, Mercado de Mariscos, with simple restaurants. The best time is at sunset and after, when the tower lights sparkle on the water. It is hot and humid all year, with heavy afternoon rain from May to November, so carry water and an umbrella.
Glass towers.
Walking and cycling.
Simple restaurants.
Along the Bay of Panama, from Casco Viejo to Punta Paitilla
National Theatre of PanamaAn elegant neoclassical theatre in the heart of the old quarter, opened in 1908,19 minutes walk4.8
Casco Viejo (Old Quarter)Panama City's historic district, built on a small peninsula and settled in 1673 20 minutes walk
Panama Canal MuseumA museum in an elegant white building on the old quarter's main square, a grand 21 minutes walk4.5
Plaza de FranciaAn elegant square at the far southern end of the old quarter, on the edge of the24 minutes walk4.7At sunset and after, when the towers light up, or early morning before the heat.