Panama City & Airport Transfer

Gain a chronological understanding of how Panama City developed by walking through the colonial district and driving through the more modern downtown. Old Panama was founded in 1519 and flourished until Captain Henry Morgan ruthlessly destroyed it 150 years later. The city was moved to Casco Antiguo, a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for preserving that original street plan and the unusual mix of French and Spanish architecture. Highlights include the Metropolitan Cathedral, whose entrance is flanked by two signature bell towers, and the cross-shaped National Theatre. For a contrast, you will drive along vibrant Balboa Drive, a waterside thoroughfare lined with luxury highrises that cuts through the heart of the Financial District. This part of Panama City reflects its prosperity and vision for the future. Following the panoramic drive, you will transfer to the airport for your flight.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Take in the must-see attractions in Casco Antiguo, the colonial section of Panama City.
• Note the architecture that earned the city a UNESCO World Heritage designation.
• Drive through modern Panama City, a robust waterside district lined with high-rises.

HELPFUL HINTS:
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.