Biodiversity Museum
Inside a building designed by architect Frank Gehry, eight galleries explore the region’s unique diversity of wildlife, thanks to its position as a bridge between continents.
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Avenida A y Calle 8, Casco Antiguo
Panama City, Panama
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Arts + Culture
Museo de la Esmeralda
Dazzling polished and unpolished emeralds are on display in this small Casco Antiguo museum, which also contains a jewelry store.
Museo de la Mola
This unique museum in Casco Antiguo collects a vibrant form of textile art known as molas, created by indigenous Guna artists.
Museo de Panamá la Vieja
Located near the must-see Panamá Viejo ruins, this museum collects archaeological finds alongside dioramas and recreations. Includes English signage and audio guides.
Panama Canal Museum
Exhibits, audio guides, and numerous artifacts tell the story of the Panama Canal’s construction in this museum, which is itself housed in a historic 1874 building.
Outdoor Recreation
Contadora Island Day Trips
Visit secluded beaches, spot dolphins playing in crystalline waters, and pass by coral reefs in tours of this famous destination in the Pearl Islands archipelago.
Miraflores Visitor Center
Head to the Panama Canal’s Miraflores Locks—one of three locks near Panama City—to watch ships pass by from the observation deck and learn about the canal’s long history.
Panama Canal Boat Eco Tour
See a variety of fascinating wildlife—such as monkeys, exotic birds, iguanas, and more—on one of many boat tours in nearby Gamboa.
San Blas Islands Day Trips
Island-hopping tours take you swimming, snorkeling, or kayaking on the hundreds of pristine tiny islands and cays off Panama’s north coast.
Local Restaurants
A to Z
Prepare your palate for an adventurous, chef-guided fine-dining experience when you try the ingenious 10-course tasting menu at this acclaimed restaurant.
Fonda Lo Que Hay
One of the city’s top-ranked restaurants, this upscale eatery crafts fresh takes on Panamanian classics and puts their own spin on dishes like tuna carpaccio.
Laboratorio Madrigal
Inventive Mediterranean dishes, locally-sourced ingredients, plentiful vegetarian options, and vibrant cocktails set this upscale restaurant apart.
Marula Cocina Boutique
Dine on elegantly plated fusion dishes (ranging from Korean barbecue to ceviche) and enjoy impressive balcony views at this high-end restaurant.
Santa Rita Casco Viejo
Plan a special night out at one of the city’s very best restaurants. Locals praise the delicious seafood, wine list, romantic atmosphere, and great service.