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The Pearl of the Pacific & The Walled City
This is the tour that you need to be able to understand all the other tours that you are planning to take in Panama; since it will show you our beginnings, who we are and from where we come from. I will connect many parts of our history and the history of the world, until we reach our days. I will show you two cities and the multiple colors of the small great country that separated the land and united the world. I WILL PUT YOU IN TOUCH WITH THE REAL PANAMA.
Meeting Point
Hotel lobby
Balboa Avenue / Cinta Costera
This is a project from 2009 that stole land from the sea to create a beautiful path along the bay of panama, which gives a nice view of the banking area and Balboa´s avenue. This avenue crosses the middle of the most modern city in Latin America. Here you will realize why Panama is called the Dubai and the Miami of Latin America.
Ruins of Panama Viejo / The Pearl of the Pacific
This is our highlight, the historic city of Panama Viejo (The Pearls of the Pacific), World Heritage Site and the first European city In the pacific site of America.
Here we will see and walk through the ruins of the city that started the European conquest of the rest of America, through the streets that once passed the treasure of the Spanish crown, the same one that caught the attention of pirates and corsairs. We will visit its cathedral and convents.
Panama Viejo Museum
This complete museum will show us in a very didactic way what life was like in the city, and how it was attacked and destroyed. All its articles and historical elements narrate the life of what was the emporium of trade between the two oceans.
Casco Viejo / The Walled City
We moved to 1673 and to the second city of Panama, better known as Casco Viejo or the Walled City. Here we will see how the city was moved and was transformed over the years. We will immerse ourselves in the history of its narrow streets, protection wall, churches, plazas and beautiful buildings that mix different eras and different styles. We will also have time to take beautiful pictures and to buy some local crafts.
Plaza Catedral
This area will show us the transformation from the colonial era to the republican era. We will see a mixture of architectural styles and we will better understand the changes of the city.
Plaza de Francia
At this point we will see and talk about the French memorial, his attempt to make a Canal and his legacy. This area will give us one of the best views of the city.
Plaza Bolivar
We cannot pass by here without stopping and mentioning the visionary who knew that Panama would be the bridge of the world and the heart of the universe. Here We will take a few minutes to admire the majestic monument of Simon Bolivar, liberator of nations and father of the Latin American freedom.
Shopping Time / Time Off
You can use this time as you wish. The old town is full of cafes and craft shops that will surely catch your attention. Here you can see and buy little pieces of Panama that you can take with you.
Departure / Return to your hotel
Ending Point
Hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Bilingual and Certified Tour Guide
Transport from and back to the hotel
Water and soft drinks
Snacks
Entrance fees to any type of museums or galleries ( Panama Viejo fees are 10.00 per person)
Gratuities or tipps
Lunch
Tour Important Information
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT:
1- Is recommended to be prepared for a lot of sun or a lot of rain, you never know for sure
2- The best way to do the second part of this tour is walking, you need to be ready for at least 2 hour of walking.
WHAT TO BRING:
1- Confortable shoes and fresh clothes (you will sweat a lot)
2- Confortable backpack with:
- Raincoat or poncho or both
- Umbrella (full recommended)
- Sunscreen)
- Cash
- Water ( full recommended)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
