Free Walking Tours Panama City

Panama City is the keystone of the Americas. Connecting North America to the South, and the Pacific to the Atlantic. It has been named among the top 5 places in the world to retire, deservedly so, with its cornucopia of high-rise buildings, beautiful coastline and surrounding rainforest. Join one of the Free Tours in Panama City and discover a fascinating past behind the cosmopolitan city with a guide. The historical area is perfect for exploring on one of the Free Walking Tours in Panama City, where you will also meet new people and hear stories about this UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are a number of free tours that you can book. Among the best is the Panama City Tour around of the Old Town, where you will not only see the most famous landmarks but also listen to myths and fascinating history that you normally wouldn’t hear.

Colorful buildings, historic ruins, and great views out over the bay are just some of the highlights of Panama Old Town. On any of the Panama City Free Walking Tours departing daily, you’ll also see: The Merced Church (one of the city’s oldest structures), the photographic ruins of Santo Domingo Convent, Independence Square, the Golden Altar Church and many more! You’ll also visit the French Plaza which has stunning views over the Panama Bay. James Bond fans may even recognize it from the 2008 film “Quantum of Solace”. However, Panama City is probably best known for being situated right on the mouth of the Panama Canal, a waterway built in 1914 and a marvel of engineering in its time. It remains an important resource for world maritime trade and attracts tourists from all over the world. Pay a visit to the Panama Canal Museum and find out how this wonder of the modern world came into existence.

The Miraflores Visitor Center is only a 20-minute drive from the city, and you can watch the colossal ships pass through the locks. You can even stop for a bite to eat at the restaurant – request a balcony so you can watch the action! Nature lovers should not miss an opportunity to visit the Metropolitan Natural Park, a 265-hectare forest where you can see monkeys, sloths, anteaters, iguanas, and much, much more! Now tourists have been permitted to go up the crane into the forest canopy for a unique view of the forest, but make sure you book ahead. In case the skyscrapers, natural sanctuaries, and the huge canal aren’t enough, Panama City still has more wonders in store for you! This small country has the second largest duty-free zone in the world. The Colon Free Zone is a dream destination for any shopping addict! With all this and more Panama City is a fantastic place to visit!