The first city of Panama was established in 1519 on the Pacific coast. It was a vital part of the Spanish empire´s conquest and trade in the Americas. After this city was sacked by pirates in 1671, it was moved 8 kilometers southwest. The new capital was founded on 1673. Its main buildings were located within a large protective wall. The Old Town covers most of what was once the second city of Panama until the early 20th century. It has been a UNESCO´s World Heritage site since 1997. Today the area is undergoing refurbishment to preserve its cultural and historical heritage. We invite you to walk and enjoy its shops, a varied cultural agenda and the company of its people.
Nearby
Sites
| Name | Since | Distance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A peaceful protest en es | 1.1km | site_izi | |||
| January 9th, 1964 en es | 2.6km | site_izi | |||
| Campus Stories en es | 2.5km | site_izi | |||
| The road to sovereignty en es | 2.5km | site_izi | |||
| Baha’i Temple | 2018 | 11.9km | site_ao | ||
| Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | 1997 | 0.9km | site_whs | ||
| Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | 1980 | 68.2km | site_whs |
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