Panama City a la carte

Day 1: Arrival in Panama
Arrival at the International Airport, Once you have cleared customs and immigrations, you will be transferred to the hotel of your choice. Overnight. Meals not included

Day 2: Panama City
The tour begins in the ruins of “Old Panama” (an archaeological and World Heritage site), from where the transfer of gold began toward the Caribbean Sea Our next stop will be the “Casco Antiguo” (Old Quarters), built in 1673 after “Old Panama” was sacked and burnt.

The predominant architectural style of the “Casco Antiguo” is French and Spanish colonial styles. This part of town is the home of the famous Golden Altar, the “Flat Arch,” churches and a cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the Grand National Theater, the Bóvedas (prison chambers), among others. At the Independence Plaza, a most beautiful building houses the modern Museum of the Interoceanic Canal, which we will visit, as well.

Next, we will continue to Flamenco Island, one the three islands, which form a causeway at the entrance of the Canal and later proceed to the Miraflores Locks. Of the three sets of locks in the Canal, this is the closest to Panama City. From the Visitor’s Center, you will have an excellent view of a ship transiting the locks north or south-bound. In addition, there will be a short audiovisual presentation, other exhibits, and a ship simulator which you may operate. Overnight. B.

Day 3: Fly out from Panama
Transfer you to the International Airport.