What's Casco Viejo like?
In Casco Viejo, you can spend time exploring the historical sites and bars. Take in some culture at Interoceanic Canal Museum and National Theater. There's plenty more to see, including Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and Museum of History Panama.
How to get to Casco Viejo
Flying to:
- Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.), 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Casco Viejo
- Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.), 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Casco Viejo
- Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.), 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Casco Viejo
Things to see and do in and around Casco Viejo
What to see in Casco Viejo
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
- Independence Square
- Iglesia de la Merced
- Palacio de las Garzas
- Bolivar Square
Things to do in Casco Viejo
- Interoceanic Canal Museum
- National Theater
- Museum of History Panama
- Mola Museum
- Museo de la Esmeralda
Other popular Casco Viejo attractions
- Amador Theater
- Club de Clases y Tropas
- Anita Villalaz Theater
- Paseo de Las Bovedas
- National Institute of Culture
When is the best time to visit Panama City?
- Hottest months: March, April, February, May (average 27°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, November (average 26°C)
- Rainiest months: July, August, June, November (average 369 mm of rainfall)