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The Panamanian capital is a fascinating city of contrasts, mixing historic colonial architecture with modern, glittering high rises.

Overview

Panama City is more cosmopolitan than Latin, and enjoys a strategic position which has led to an eventful history, with immigrants arriving from all over the world. On the Pacific coast Panama la Vieja, the first Spanish colonial site of the city and a conduit for plundered gold and oriental silks and spices was sacked by pirates and abandoned. The city moved to what is now known as Casco Viejo where vestiges of colonial streets and buildings have been restored, cocktail bars and trendy restaurants have opened and a lively cultural hub has been established. The sky-scraper filled modern city, hub of commerce and international trade linked to the Panama Canal is an energetic quarter buzzing with shopping malls, sophisticated restaurants and entertainment. Away from the bustle along the Pacific coast, you’ll find relaxed resort hotels with a multitude of activities.

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The Panamanian capital is a city of contrasts, mixing historic colonial architecture with modern, glittering high rises. It lies at the mouth of the canal, on the Pacific side of the country, just a mere 70km from the Caribbean.

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