Historic site
Panama Viejo
88 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Corporate Stays
September 2, 2022
Panama Viejo is the original site where the city was founded in 1519. Located about a 15- to 20-minute drive out of the city towards Tocumen International Airport, this historical sight is worth the effort to visit. The 14 remaining ruins are spread out over an area about 1.5 kilometers long.
Guillermo
November 15, 2019
I used to play as a kid around the ruins, enjoying the climbing and the vibes... Not very conscious of the impact on the ruins. Today the area is enclosed, well preserved and you can really feel how was it living in this pre colonial town.
Shelby
April 18, 2019
Visit the old ruins of Panama's first city.
Stacey
September 22, 2022
Panama Viejo is the remaining part of the original Panama City, the former capital of Panama, which was destroyed in 1671 by the Welsh privateer Henry Morgan. It is located in the suburbs of the current capital.
Vigny
May 31, 2022
It is key to visit this site to be able to know and learn about the origins of the first city of Panama that was destroyed by a fire caused by the pirate Captain Henry Morgan.
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