These days only a shell, this 1741 convent and church in Casco Viejo was destroyed in a fire and further damaged in an earthquake but remains a thing of beauty. It has numerous seashell niches that represent the marine riches of Panama.
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Celebrating Panama as the land bridge that has permitted astonishing biodiversity in the region, this world-class museum is a visual feast. Exhibits tell鈥
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This wonderful privately owned museum features the best collection of Panamanian art anywhere, an excellent collection of works on paper by Latin American鈥
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The easiest way to visit the Panama Canal is to head to the Miraflores Visitors Center, just outside Panama City. This modern center features a four-floor鈥
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Founded on August 15, 1519, by Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias de 脕vila, the city of Panam谩 was the first European settlement along the Pacific. For 150鈥
Panama Rainforest Discovery Center
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Geared toward ecotourism and environmental education, this is an excellent facility for birdwatchers and nature-lovers. Since you are probably here to鈥
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At the tip of the southern point of Casco Viejo, this beautiful plaza pays homage to the French role in the construction of the canal. Its large stone鈥
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This 195-sq-km national park is one of the most accessible tropical rainforests in Panama. It extends much of the way across the isthmus, from Lim贸n on鈥
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This Casco Viejo church protects the famous Altar de Oro (Golden Altar), the sole relic salvaged after privateer Henry Morgan sacked Panam谩 Viejo.
Nearby Panama City attractions
1. Museo de Historia de Panam谩
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The modest Museo de Historia de Panam谩 has a small selection of exhibits covering Panamanian history from the colonial period to the modern era.
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This neoclassical Casco Viejo building, dating to 1910, houses the modest Museo de Historia de Panam谩.
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This Casco Viejo church protects the famous Altar de Oro (Golden Altar), the sole relic salvaged after privateer Henry Morgan sacked Panam谩 Viejo.
4. Museo del Canal Interoce谩nico
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This impressive museum is housed in a beautifully restored building that once served as the headquarters for the original French canal company. The Panama鈥
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The headquarters of the Panama archdiocese. Construction started on this 1796 cathedral in 1688.
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In this plaza, in the heart of Casco Viejo, Panama declared its independence from Colombia on November 3, 1903.
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An example of the baroque style in Panama, this Casco Viejo church was built in 1673 with a facade transferred from Panam谩 Viejo.
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This 1881 neoclassical townhouse in Casco Viejo was built on top of the castle gatehouse of the city.