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A diverse, multicultural city, Panama City is the capital and largest city in Panama. It is a metropolitan city with many fine beaches nearby. An easy one hour drive along the Pacific Coast will bring you to a string of white sandy beaches, three golf courses, beach front cabins, and villas for rent. Enjoy fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling, surfing or just soak up the tropical sun on the beautiful beaches.
This city has numerous tourist attractions. Sites in the old quarter include a waterfront promenade, which juts out into the Pacific Ocean, the National Institute of Culture Building, and the Cathedral on Plaza de la Catedral. ...
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The Old City is a labyrinth of plazas, churches and palaces. Teatro Nacional is a performance center with outstanding acoustics. The Presidential Palace is known for the numerous herons that inhabit the building. There are many museums where you can happily browse for hours. The Metropolitan Nature Park has unique bird species, puma, alligators, tapir and many other species. Featuring a small zoo and paved trails, the Summit Botanical Garden features the Harpy Eagle, Panama's national bird. The Marine Exhibitions Center is a must-see for those interested in tropical marine life and ecology. Sovereignty National Park boasts botanical gardens, a zoo and trails popular among birdwatchers. A taxi or local bus will take you to Miraflores Locks Visitor Center for a fascinating look at the Panama Canal.
One hour from Panama City is the authentic village of Parara Puru where visitors have an opportunity to learn about the culture and society of the Embera Indians. From Panama City, you can take excursions to rainforests, beautiful mountains and historical sites. Other excursions offer sport fishing, diving, white water rafting, nature treks, jungle expeditions, mountain biking, rappelling, horseback riding and kayaking.
Panama City has a tropical wet and dry climate with an average temperature of around 27° Celsius.
If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind vacation, Panama City will fulfill all of your holiday dreams.
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The currency used in Panama City is Balboa but the United States Dollar is also widely accepted.
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Temperatures in Panama City range from 32°C during the daytime and fall to around 20°C in the evenings. It varies little throughout the year.
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The voltage used is 110V.
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The language used in Panama City is Spanish but many people also speak English.
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The time zone in Panama City is GMT (UTC) -5.
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Documents required to visit Panama City
Canadian Citizens please click here
Non-Canadian citizens please contact the consulate or embassy for information.
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