The many faces of Panama City

We have enjoyed being in a big city again with lots of culture, sites and food choices. Panama City is a vibrant cosmopolitan place and has many sides to its personality.

Historic - the old town goes back to 15th century and includes churches, plazas, fishing boats and food markets. It was sacked by pirates (Captain Morgan) and rebuilt in the area we have been staying.

Financial - this is a recent addition with the first skyscraper being built in 1996 but now counting over 60 as the banking and financial area thrived based in part on secret offshore banking.

Industrial - based on the canal the city has a huge port and transport hub along with all the industries to support this.

We have enjoyed this city and yesterday climbed the main hill/viewpoint and today walked and cycled around the coast to see different sides to Panama City's personality.Read more