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Panama City
Panama · PTY
Skyline, a canal, and a restored Spanish quarter.
About
Panama City, also known as Panama, is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama. It has a total population of 410,354 in the city proper and 1,086,990 in the Panamá District, which includes the outer corregimientos of the city. The metropolitan area has over 2,100,000 people. The city is at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, in the province of Panama. The city is the political and administrative center of the country, as well as a hub for banking and commerce.
Known for
- dining · excellent
- historical · excellent
- nature · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- shopping · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan87°F10d wet
- Feb89°F7d wet
- Mar90°F10d wet
- Apr89°F20d wet
- May85°F30d wet
- Jun84°F30d wet
- Jul85°F30d wet
- Aug85°F30d wet
- Sep84°F30d wet
- Oct83°F30d wet
- Nov83°F28d wet
- Dec86°F20d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Private Fishing in the Panama Canal, Gatun LakeFrom $250 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Panama Canal Zone Bike Tour By Paradox ExperienceFrom $40 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Day End Tour: Casco Viejo, Amador Causeway & Sabroso PanamaFrom $75 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Shuttle to Riu Playa Blanca Hotel: Round Trip or One WayFrom $75 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
VIP Experience AgencyFrom $40 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
The Craziest Panamanian Jungle 4 wheels is BACKFrom $395 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Tours from Viator. Prices and availability are theirs; we may earn a commission when you book.
Plan the trip
Fly into Tocumen International Airport (PTY), about 11 mi away.
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