Things to do & places to visit in Panama
Top things to do
- Fishing Charters & Tours
- Scuba & Snorkelling
- Private Tours
- Boat Tours
- Eco Tours
- Multi-day Tours
- Hiking & Camping Tours
- Taxis & Shuttles
- Day Trips
- Beaches
- Nature & Wildlife Tours
- Nature & Wildlife Areas
Top destinations in Panama 14
- #1. Panama Province
- #2. Bocas del Toro Province
- #3. Chiriqui Province
- #4. Colon Province
- #5. Cocle Province
- #6. Veraguas Province
- #7. Guna Yala Region
- #8. Los Santos Province
- #9. Herrera Province
- #10. Darien Province
- #11. Soloy
- #12. Golfo de Chiriqui National Park
- #13. Buri
- #14. Paunch
Most reviewed places to visit 50
- 4.5 Panama Canal (18.9k reviews) Panama Province
-Interesting but a confused mob scene
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Casco Viejo (11.9k reviews) Panama Province
-Old Town = Best Town
Spent More than 3 hours Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas
- 4.5 Miraflores Visitor Center (8.366 reviews) from $155.00 Panama Province
-Impressive Feat of Engineering to See
Visitor Centers
- 4.5 Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador) (4.185 reviews) Panama Province
-Beautiful views, cyclists, runners, walkers, paddle boarders, and electric scooters!
Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.0 Albrook Mall (3.628 reviews) Panama Province
-Largest mall in Panama
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Shopping Malls
- 4.5 Avenida Balboa (2.498 reviews) Panama Province
-A Close-Up Perspective of Panama City
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
- 4.0 Panama La Vieja (2.187 reviews) from $15.00 Panama Province
-Worth a visit
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Ancient Ruins
- 4.5 Panama Metro (2.182 reviews) Panama Province
-Best transportation in Panama City
Spent 2-3 hours Public Transportation Systems
- 4.5 Museo del Canal Interoceánico de Panamá (2.084 reviews) Panama Province
-Well presented, you will learn a lot
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
- 4.0 Bridge of the Americas (1.812 reviews) Panama Province
-A stunning bridge connecting North and South Panama
Bridges
- 4.5 Cinta Costera (1.799 reviews) Panama Province
-Renting a bike at Burke and riding the Cinta Costera, a lot of fun
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Neighborhoods
- 4.5 Biomuseo (1.655 reviews) Panama Province
-Best of Panama City
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
- 5.0 Bocas Dive Center (1.601 reviews) Bocas del Toro Province
-Pure chill professionals!
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling
- 5.0 La Buga Dive Center & Surf School (1.334 reviews) Bocas del Toro Province
-A fun and informative experience! Ivan was great.
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling
- 5.0 Flying Pirates (1.322 reviews) Bocas del Toro Province
-The best way to see Isla Colon in Bocas del Toro.
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Gear Rentals
- 4.0 Starfish Beach (1.284 reviews) Bocas del Toro Province
-Great day at the beach
Spent More than 3 hours Beaches
- 4.5 San Blas Islands (1.163 reviews) Guna Yala Region
-The Ultimate Local Experience with Kuna guys!!!
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Islands
- 4.5 Gatun Lake (1.076 reviews) Panama Province
-Part of the Canal Experience
Bodies of Water
- 4.5 Ancon Hill (1.022 reviews) Panama Province
-Ancon Hill Hike
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Lookouts
- 4.5 Multiplaza Pacific (1.011 reviews) Panama Province
-Multiplaza Pacific Mall
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls
- 5.0 Panama Dive Center (890 reviews) Veraguas Province
-Recommend to reserve dive spot prior but totally worth it!
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Shark Diving • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Boat Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching
- 4.0 Red Frog Beach (888 reviews) Bocas del Toro Province
-No Beach
Beaches
- 4.0 Panamá Viejo (767 reviews) Panama Province
-Well worth the trip
Historic Sites
- 4.5 Gatun Locks (761 reviews) Colon Province
-Man made engineering marvel!
Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Metropolitan National Park (744 reviews) Panama Province
-Beautiful Park
Spent 1-2 hours National Parks
- 4.5 Capilla San Jose (680 reviews) Panama Province
-Worth a short stop as part of a larger tour of the Casco Viejo
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites
- 4.5 Monkey Island (657 reviews) Panama Province
-Great Experience Don't Miss When Visiting Panama City
Spent 2-3 hours Islands • Nature & Wildlife Areas
- 4.0 Plaza de Francia (643 reviews) Panama Province
-Visited many times
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
- 4.0 Dolphin Bay Preserve (629 reviews) Bocas del Toro Province
-Amazing nature exploration with fun guide
Nature & Wildlife Areas
- 4.5 Things to Do in Bocas del Toro Province (600 reviews) Bocas del Toro Province
-Tropical dream
Spent More than 3 hours Islands
- 3.5 El Nispero Zoo and Botanical Garden (598 reviews) Cocle Province
-A very good stop if you travel with kids but needs some help in terms of upgrades
Zoos
- 4.5 The Lost Waterfalls-Boquete (574 reviews) Chiriqui Province
-Beautiful experience
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Waterfalls
- 4.5 Butterfly Haven (523 reviews) Cocle Province
-Awesome if you love butterflies
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Educational sites
- 4.5 Iglesia del Carmen (515 reviews) Panama Province
-Lovely church - go to mass while on vacation!
Churches & Cathedrals
- 3.5 El Chorro Macho (493 reviews) Cocle Province
-Tour guy a must
Waterfalls
- 4.5 Playa Bluff (468 reviews) Bocas del Toro Province
-Beautiful surf beach
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Volcan Baru National Park (430 reviews) Chiriqui Province
-Fantastic by night
Mountains • National Parks • Volcanos
- 4.0 Boca del Drago (423 reviews) Bocas del Toro Province
-Peaceful setting to check out
Spent 2-3 hours Beaches
- 5.0 Bocas Diving Pirates (419 reviews) Bocas del Toro Province
-Perfect experience!
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling
- 4.5 Soberania National Park (407 reviews) Panama Province
-Our best day of birdwatching ever!
Spent More than 3 hours National Parks
- 5.0 Escape Room Panama (376 reviews) Panama Province
-Amaze balls!!!!!
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
- 3.5 Taboga Island Beaches (358 reviews) Panama Province
-Not much to do
Islands
- 4.5 Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos (357 reviews) Bocas del Toro Province
-OUTSTANDING SNORKELING Diving
Parks
- 4.5 Jungle Land Panama (336 reviews) Colon Province
-A Special Place in the Jungle
This location was reported permanently closed Fishing Charters & Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Stand Up Paddleboarding • Kayaking & Canoeing
- 4.0 Fort San Lorenzo (325 reviews) Colon Province
-Pirate Legends
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
- 4.5 The Sleeping Indian Girl (305 reviews) Cocle Province
-Hiking the Sleeping Indian Mountain
Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 5.0 Green Acres Chocolate Farm and Nature Preserve (303 reviews) Bocas del Toro Province
-Delightful tour!
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Farms
- 5.0 Boquete Bees and Butterflies (295 reviews) Chiriqui Province
-Worthy and excellent tour!
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Farms
- 4.5 Sendero Los Quetzales (The Quetzales Trail) (294 reviews) Chiriqui Province
-Trail closed, but trailhead still a worthwhile visit for birders
Hiking Trails
- 4.5 Pipeline Trail (291 reviews) Chiriqui Province
-Pipeline Trail was good but the wildlife along the way made it incredible.
Hiking Trails
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