This wonderful privately owned museum features the best collection of Panamanian art anywhere, an excellent collection of works on paper by Latin American artists, and the occasional temporary exhibition by a foreign or national artist.
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Celebrating Panama as the land bridge that has permitted astonishing biodiversity in the region, this world-class museum is a visual feast. Exhibits tell鈥
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The easiest way to visit the Panama Canal is to head to the Miraflores Visitors Center, just outside Panama City. This modern center features a four-floor鈥
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Founded on August 15, 1519, by Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias de 脕vila, the city of Panam谩 was the first European settlement along the Pacific. For 150鈥
Panama Rainforest Discovery Center
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Geared toward ecotourism and environmental education, this is an excellent facility for birdwatchers and nature-lovers. Since you are probably here to鈥
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At the tip of the southern point of Casco Viejo, this beautiful plaza pays homage to the French role in the construction of the canal. Its large stone鈥
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This 195-sq-km national park is one of the most accessible tropical rainforests in Panama. It extends much of the way across the isthmus, from Lim贸n on鈥
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This Casco Viejo church protects the famous Altar de Oro (Golden Altar), the sole relic salvaged after privateer Henry Morgan sacked Panam谩 Viejo.
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This impressive museum is housed in a beautifully restored building that once served as the headquarters for the original French canal company. The Panama鈥
Nearby Panama City attractions
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The small Afro-Antillean museum has exhibits on the history of Panama鈥檚 West Indian community, particularly their work building the railroad and later the鈥
2. Museo de Ciencias Naturales
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Museo de Ciencias Naturales has sections on geology, paleontology, entomology and marine biology, as well as an impressive display of taxidermy.
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This 1881 neoclassical townhouse in Casco Viejo was built on top of the castle gatehouse of the city.
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Once the headquarters of the First National City Bank of New York, this is where much of the financing of the Panama Canal took place. Today the American鈥
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An example of the baroque style in Panama, this Casco Viejo church was built in 1673 with a facade transferred from Panam谩 Viejo.
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The Palacio de las Garzas is named after the great garzas blancas (white herons) that reside here. The president of Panama lives on the upper floor.
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The headquarters of the Panama archdiocese. Construction started on this 1796 cathedral in 1688.
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The story of the monumental effort to build the Panama Canal is powerfully depicted in murals by notable artist William B Van Ingen of New York. The鈥