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Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama
Peppered with classic French and Spanish architecture, you can roam as far as your eyes can see in decadent Fuerte Amador. And be sure to make your way through Panama’s verdant rainforests, visit secluded villages, and purchase handmade crafts in the city. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, sample a tamal de olla, a local specialty containing chicken with corn-stuffed cornmeal, vegetables, olives and raisins.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Port of Panama City, Panama. Ship will ANCHOR OFF SHORE at this port. -
Time Zone
EST (Eastern Standard Time) UTC/GMT -5 hours -
Language
The local language is Spanish. -
Currency & Shopping
Panamian Balboa (PAB); Duty-free shopping, souvenirs and native crafts. -
Famous For
Located at the Panama Canal’s Pacific entrance with idyllic views of Panama’s cityscape and iconic rainforests. -
Fun Fact #1
Panama City is part of a one-way causeway connecting four small islands. The causeway offers easy access to the islands of Naos, Culebra, Flamenco, and Perico. -
Fun Fact #2
Panama’s rainforests are sprawling and awe-inspiring. They also serve as the home to a diverse group of wildlife like frigate birds, Panamanian Night Monkeys and more. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Enjoy authentic Panamanian ceviche, sancocho, and tamales. Wash it down with a glass of seco, Panama’s most famous sugar-cane-distilled alcohol commonly served with milk and ice.