District de Panamá

Province · 🇵🇦 Panama

Superficie 2 056 km²

Fuseau horaire America/Panama

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Distrito de Panamá Essentials

Distrito de Panamá serves as the historic and commercial heart of the country. This selection spans centuries of development, from the 16th-century ruins of Panama Viejo to the 20th-century engineering of the Panama Canal at the Miraflores Locks. Visitors can explore colonial architecture and the Golden Altar in Casco Viejo, admire Frank Gehry’s colorful Biomuseo on the Amador Causeway, and take in panoramic views from Ancon Hill. The modern city is represented by the coastal Balboa Avenue and the iconic Bridge of the Americas spanning the Pacific entrance.

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Museums & Art

Panama City’s museums bridge the gap between geological formation and modern engineering. This collection features the Frank Gehry-designed Biomuseo, detailing the isthmus’s natural history, and the Panama Canal Museum, housed in the former French headquarters. Explore pre-Columbian artifacts at the Anthropological Museum, contemporary Latin American art at MAC Panama, and the ruins of the original 1519 settlement at Panamá Viejo. For engineering insights, the Miraflores Visitors Center provides direct views of the canal’s lock operations.

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Historic Churches

Panama City's Casco Viejo houses a significant collection of colonial religious architecture. This list includes the Metropolitan Cathedral with its mother-of-pearl towers and the Church of San José, home to the Baroque Golden Altar saved from pirate raids. You will also find the ruins of the 17th-century Santo Domingo monastery and the Church of La Merced, whose stone facade was moved from the original city site. Beyond the historic center, the Union Church of Balboa represents the spiritual heritage of the Canal Zone era.

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Parks & Viewpoints

Explore the diverse landscapes of Distrito de Panamá, from the 199-meter summit of Ancon Hill to the historic ruins of Panama Viejo. This selection features strategic vantage points over the Panama Canal, such as the Bridge of the Americas lookout and the Canopy Tower observation site. It also highlights urban landmarks like Plaza de Francia, a former main square dedicated to French engineering efforts, and the archaeological remains of the original 16th-century city settlement.

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District de Panamá — Carte

Informations pratiques

Devise: balboa panaméen PAB B/. · Paiements par carte · Couramment acceptées
Numéros d'urgence: 911
Électricité: Type A / Type B
110 V · 60 Hz

Langues: espagnol
Eau du robinet: Potable
Sens de conduite: À droite
Indicatif téléphonique: +507