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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.
- 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.
- Panama Canal – Miraflores. The obvious choice for first-time visitors to Panama City is to check out the Panama Canal. The closest locks to Panama City are the Miraflores Locks located less than 30 minutes from downtown making it an easy day trip.
- Casco Viejo. No visit to Panama City would be complete without taking a stroll through its old town. Casco Viejo, (Old Town) is the historic center of Panama City that is being restored to its original glory.
- Plaza de Francia. While in Casco Viejo make sure to visit Plaza de Francia. Also, known as The French Plaza, Plaza de Francia is a monument dedicated to the 22,000 workers who died during the construction of the Panama Canal.
- Convent Santo Domingo. Located in the Casco Viejo, a quick photography stop is the Convent Santo Domingo and its Flat Arch (El Arco Chato). Similar to another popular tourist attraction in Panama (eh-hem, The Panama Canal), the arch is a feat of engineering for its time.
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