Old & New Panama & Airport Transfer

Explore Panama City past and present and come away with an understanding of how Panama’s capital changed over the centuries. Spanish soldier Pedro Arias de Avila founded the city in 1519 and became the country’s first governor. Although Captain Henry Morgan destroyed Panama City 150 years later, ruins such as the cathedral and bell tower offer a glimpse into that turbulent period. The city was moved and rebuilt as Casco Antiguo, the colonial section of Panama. As you walk through this charismatic historical district, the guide will point out the architecture and original street layout that earned it a UNESCO World Heritage status. Chances are, you will see the Presidential Palace and many atmospheric plazas lined with boutique shops and restaurants. For a look at modern Panama City, you will travel along Balboa Drive, the main thoroughfare through the bustling Financial District. It will make a wonderful last impression before you continue to the airport.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Explore the ruins of the original city, which Captain Henry Morgan leveled in 1671.
• Take in the must-see attractions in Casco Antiguo, the colonial section of Panama City.
• Note the architecture that earned the city a UNESCO World Heritage designation.
• Drive through modern Panama City, a robust waterside district lined with highrises.

HELPFUL HINTS:
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.