Built in 1907, the interior of this ornate Casco Viejo theater has been completely restored. It boasts red and gold decorations, a once-magnificent ceiling mural by Roberto Lewis (one of Panama鈥檚 finest painters) and an impressive crystal chandelier. Performances are still held here. For information visit the office at the side of the building.
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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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This wonderful privately owned museum features the best collection of Panamanian art anywhere, an excellent collection of works on paper by Latin American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.
Nearby Panama City attractions
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This restored 17th-century church exhibits Gothic, Romantic and Renaissance architectural influences.
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In 1826, in a schoolroom opposite this Casco Viejo park, Sim贸n Bol铆var held a meeting urging the union of the Latin American countries. Bol铆var eventually鈥
3. Museo de Arte Religioso Colonial
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Housed beside the ruins of the Iglesia y Convento de Santo Domingo, the Museo de Arte Religioso Colonial has a collection of colonial-era religious鈥
4. Iglesia y Convento de Santo Domingo
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Built in 1678, these gorgeous ruins in Casco Viejo are what remain after two major fires brought down the church's tower and interior areas. Left are the鈥
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In this plaza, in the heart of Casco Viejo, Panama declared its independence from Colombia on November 3, 1903.
6. Museo del Canal Interoce谩nico
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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
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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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This neoclassical Casco Viejo building, dating to 1910, houses the modest Museo de Historia de Panam谩.