Panama Viejo Ruins and Colonial Town: Explore UNESCO Heritage Sites and Miraflores Locks
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Panama City
Explore Panama Viejo Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Colonial Town on this tour. Visit the Samuel Lewis García de Paredes Plaza Mayor museum, experience the rich history of Panama, and witness the operation of the Miraflores Locks.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Panama Viejo - We will visit the archaeological site where the city of Panama was located from its foundation in 1519, until 1671. Considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997.

We will tour the Old Plaza Mayor reliving the history of the places of interest in the place. We will also visit its interesting museum that narrates the first native settlements on the isthmus, it also shows us the history of the attack by the pirate Henry Morgan.

  • Casco Viejo - The Old Town is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will take a walk through the historic squares and churches of the Colonial era. We will visit the Museo de la Mola, also during your tour you will be able to appreciate different crafts made by nationals.
  • Miraflores Visitor Center - At the Miraflores visitor center, you can watch the ships pass through the locks and learn about the operation of the Panama Canal. You will also have the opportunity to capture that great moment.

The Panama Canal presents a 3D movie on the IMAX screen. You will rediscover the Panama Canal like you have never seen it before, it is a unique experience.

What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Access to Panama Viejo Archaeological Site
What's Not Included
  • Pick up at Tocumen Airport - $20 USD
  • Admission to the Miraflores Visitor Center $17.22
  • Admission to the Canal Museum $15.00
Additional Information

During this exploration, you’ll experience two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Our journey starts at the first city established by the Spanish on the Pacific Ocean’s coast. Our next stop will be the Samuel Lewis García de Paredes museum situated in Plaza Mayor, where you’ll get an in-depth understanding of Panama’s rich past. Post this, we’ll travel 10 kilometers southwest to the Colonial Quarter, the city’s relocation site after Pirate Henry Morgan’s assault. You’ll explore its bustling streets, public squares, and active churches that continue to stand till today.

Location
Casco Viejo
Avenida Central
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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J_lios305
Apr 8, 2024
Excellent private tour - Mr. José Espinosa was unable to attend but was excellently replaced by my dear friend Dwayne Russell. In the first face-to-face contact, in the hotel lobby, it was clear that the excursion was planned in detail, namely, with the timings of the documentary on Imax, combined with the next passage of a ship (in the Atlantic - Pacific direction), at the Miraflores lock. . The permanent monitoring, information and description transmitted throughout the excursion were considered excellent by us.
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Jaicr13
Aug 21, 2023
Panama Vieja Private Tour - My husband and I had a wonderful time exploring Panama Vieja and Casco Colonial with our tour guide Erick. He shared with us the history of the original Panama City and walked us through the ruins and the on-site museum. The second part of the tour was in Casco Viejo. Erick took us to many cathedrals and squares of historic significance in the old city which was very interesting. The tour involves lots of walking so it's a good idea to wear comfortable, supportive shoes. This tour was a great way to get a foundation on the history of Panama and Panama City.
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