eSIM for Panama City

The 82-kilometer interoceanic shipping route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the nation's defining landmark and one of the great engineering achievements of the modern era. The canal cuts across the country with the locks visible from the Miraflores visitor center.

The visitor center for the Miraflores lock system with a museum, an IMAX-style introductory theater, and an observation platform to watch ships navigate the century-old locks. The site is the most accessible way to see the canal in action.

A UNESCO World Heritage district in the heart of the modern city, restored colonial architecture with the National Theater, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the presidential palace, and the Plaza de Francia overlooking the Bay of Panama.

A UNESCO archaeological site east of the modern city, the ruins of the original 1519 settlement sacked by the pirate Henry Morgan in 1671. The site includes the surviving tower of the original cathedral and a small museum of the colonial archaeology.

A scenic four-kilometer causeway connecting four small islands with panoramic views of the city skyline, the Panama Canal entrance, and the Bay of Panama. The causeway has bike rentals, restaurants, and the Biomuseo at the southern end.

A Smithsonian-run marine center on one of the Amador Causeway islands with touch tanks, native sloths, and exhibits on Panama's marine ecosystems. The facility is a frequent family destination on the causeway peninsula.

A striking Frank Gehry-designed museum on the Amador Causeway featuring eight galleries on Panama's biodiversity and the geological rise of the isthmus. The colored-aluminum building is one of the most recognized pieces of architecture in Panama City.

The tallest peak within the city limits, a 162-meter hill with paved trails, a summit viewpoint, and views across the city, the canal, and the Bay of Panama. The hill hosts the Canal Zone administration headquarters at the summit.

An accessible urban nature reserve within the city limits with hiking trails, tropical birdlife, and humid tropical forest. The park is a frequent weekend destination for Panama City residents and a quick break from the urban core.

A waterfront beltway running along the Bay of Panama through the modern banking district, popular for jogging, biking, and views of the skyline. The Cinta Costera connects the Casco Viejo with the modern downtown along the water's edge.