Guidebook for Panamá
Food Scene
Ego y Narcisso
7 Av. CentralGreat tapas and outdoor dining.
Mostaza
Good local cuisine. Eat indoor or at their outdoor tables.
Haute cuisine. Must make reservations well in advance. If too busy at night, try it for lunch, or squeeze in at the bar where they will serve you dinner as well.
Laboratorio Madrigal
Calle 5a OesteHaute cuisine. Must make reservations well in advance. If too busy at night, try it for lunch, or squeeze in at the bar where they will serve you dinner as well.
Veggie Moon
Calle 1a OesteGreat fish. Check out their vegetarian menu. Regular menu also available.
L'OSTERIA
Good Italian food.
Donde José
Nice small restaurant. Unique food experience. Reservations a must.
Super Gourmet
Calle 6a OesteGood for breakfast or lunch. Also carries groceries.
Bajareque Coffee House
Avenida BGood local coffee shop. World class award winning coffee.
Manolo Caracol
Great local fare. No menu. Chef will prepare multiple plates to share.
Las Clementinas
Calle 11 EsteExcellent for breakfast.
Casa Sucre Boutique Hotel
Avenida BNice coffee shop. Internet access.
Restaurante Zaza
Nice restaurant and lounge. Good atmosphere.
La Posta
Calle 48 Este-Rogelio AlfaroNice restaurant by the Uruguay quarter of the city.
Market
Calle 48 Este-Rogelio AlfaroBest hamburgers in town!
La Casa del Marisco
Best seafood. Large menu. Close to banking district.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Platea
Best live music Fridays and Saturdays, late at night. Do not miss Salsa on Fridays.
Great food and drinks. Downstairs in the main room or upstairs at the terrace. Great view.
53 locals recommend
Tántalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar
Avenida BGreat food and drinks. Downstairs in the main room or upstairs at the terrace. Great view.
La Rana Dorada
Local micro brewery.
Barlovento
Avenida Central EspañaRoof terrace tapas bar.
Sightseeing
One of the seven wonders of the modern world. A must to visit. Make sure you call in advance to check on the times that ships will be crossing.
216 locals recommend
Miraflores Locks
One of the seven wonders of the modern world. A must to visit. Make sure you call in advance to check on the times that ships will be crossing.
Paseo de Las Bovedas
7-53 Av. BBest views of the city. Local arts and crafts for sale.
Catedral Metropolitana.
A visit to several churches in the old city is a visit to Panama's history.
The most complete museum with the history of the Panama Canal. It is housed in the old telegraph building.
50 locals recommend
Panama Canal Museum
Calle 5a EsteThe most complete museum with the history of the Panama Canal. It is housed in the old telegraph building.
This church holds one of Panamá's most precious treasures: the Altar de Oro (Golden Altar), which survived a pirate attack and looting during Spanish times.
8 locals recommend
Iglesia de San José
2 C. 8a OesteThis church holds one of Panamá's most precious treasures: the Altar de Oro (Golden Altar), which survived a pirate attack and looting during Spanish times.
The "Flat Arch" dates back to the 17th century and it is the only standing part of an old church that was destroyed and never rebuilt.
Arco Chato
The "Flat Arch" dates back to the 17th century and it is the only standing part of an old church that was destroyed and never rebuilt.
Beautiful miniature enamel paintings adorn some of its walls. Recently restored.
San Felipe de Neri Church
Avenida 8 SurBeautiful miniature enamel paintings adorn some of its walls. Recently restored.
This UNESCO world heritage site holds the ruins and remaining part of the old Panama City. There's a local arts and crafts market on site.
88 locals recommend
Panama Viejo
Vía CincuentenarioThis UNESCO world heritage site holds the ruins and remaining part of the old Panama City. There's a local arts and crafts market on site.
Originally the main square of the walled city, it is dedicated to the French effort to build the Canal. An obelisk with a rooster on top is at the center. The French Embassy is right across from it.
8 locals recommend
Plaza de Francia
85-81 Calle 2a OesteOriginally the main square of the walled city, it is dedicated to the French effort to build the Canal. An obelisk with a rooster on top is at the center. The French Embassy is right across from it.
Everything Else
Exercise along the beltway and the bay. Just a 5 minute walk away.
9 locals recommend
Cinta Costera Park
Calle 32 EsteExercise along the beltway and the bay. Just a 5 minute walk away.
Seafood Market
Ciclovía Cinta CosteraFresh seafood and ceviches.
Pacífica Salud
Boulevard PacíficaFor medical emergencies.
Shopping
Albrook Bowling
3Shopping mall close to Casco Viejo.
Mall Multi Plaza
High end shopping mall.
Entertainment & Activities
Ice Cream Shop of Granclement
1305 Calle 9a EsteBest home made ice cream in town.
Not to be missed, the Biodiversity Museum. The building was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. Exhibits inside put the immense biodiversity of Panama into perspective.
98 locals recommend
Biomuseo
136 Calz. de AmadorNot to be missed, the Biodiversity Museum. The building was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. Exhibits inside put the immense biodiversity of Panama into perspective.
Essentials
San Felipe Neri Public Market
Local farmers market.
There is a small grocery store (El Rey) across from the American Trade Hotel on Ave. Central, closer to the apartment than this one. We very much recommend it.
7 locals recommend
Rey Bombero
Calle BThere is a small grocery store (El Rey) across from the American Trade Hotel on Ave. Central, closer to the apartment than this one. We very much recommend it.
The perfect gourmet store for fine cheeses, condiments, desserts, etc. Also great choices of prepared foods and coffee to go. There are several around the city. This is the closest to the apartment.
Grand Deli Gourmet | Albrook
Avenida Omar Torrijos HerreraThe perfect gourmet store for fine cheeses, condiments, desserts, etc. Also great choices of prepared foods and coffee to go. There are several around the city. This is the closest to the apartment.