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Panama City, [4] also known as Panama (or Panamá in Spanish), is the capital and largest city of Panama. [5] [6] It has a total population of 1,086,990, [1] [7] with over 2,100,000 in its urban area. The city is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, in the province of Panama.
- Study a map before choosing where to stay. Every neighborhood has its advantages and disadvantages. With cobblestone streets and Spanish colonial architecture, the historic quarter of Casco Antiguo is the most memorable and romantic part of the city.
- Time your visit for budget-friendly deals and great weather. The high season coincides with the dry season, mid-December to early April, when prices are generally higher.
- You're better off with a Metro card than a car. Although a car is good for day trips out of town, don’t plan on driving much in the city. The one-way road system is baffling, city thoroughfares are often congested, and diversions are par for the course.
- Always keep a stash of low-denomination bills. You'll need to show your ID and sign a register if you pay for anything with a higher bill than USD$20.
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- Rooftop bar-hop around Casco Viejo. You could while away the hours simply gawping at Panama City's most historic neighborhood, Casco Viejo. Dripping with galleries and boutiques, this palm-lined quarter has legions of recently-restored colonial mansions and is crowned by the fabled golden altar inside Iglesia de San José.
- Marvel at the sheer size and complexity of the Panama Canal. Engineering enthusiasts aside, you might think that the Panama Canal won’t be that interesting.
- Taste a new spin on Panamanian food. There's no shortage of international restaurants or hole-in-the-wall restaurants serving comida típica (traditional food).
- Sip a cup of Geisha, the champagne of coffee. For coffee lovers, Geisha is the stuff of legends. Originating in Ethiopia, the beans made their way to Panama and today are cultivated on the lofty volcanic slopes of the Chiriquí Highlands and Volcán Barú near Boquete.
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