{"id":2218,"date":"2026-04-02T09:25:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelminimalism.com\/?p=2218"},"modified":"2026-04-19T09:27:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T13:27:52","slug":"panama-city-panama-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelminimalism.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/02\/panama-city-panama-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Panama City, Panama &#8211; March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>March 30 &#8211; April 2, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A long weekend in Panama City, Panama to see the Panama Canal and Casco Viejo, a UNESCO-listed historic city center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-square\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-5\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a 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class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Panama is my 35th country!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel Day (ATL \u2192 Panama City) <\/strong>\u2013 Left the house at 3am, which felt wildly offensive. TSA had been a mess all week in Atlanta, but we somehow got lucky today. Thanks to Clear + PreCheck, we made it through security in 11 minutes. The flight from Atlanta to Panama City was just over four hours, which made this feel like a pretty easy international jump.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waldorf Astoria Panama (Hotel) <\/strong>\u2013 We stayed at the Waldorf Astoria in the financial district using Peter\u2019s Amex Business Platinum credits and points. This one worked out well: free breakfast and a $100 amenity credit, which I quickly turned into a spa appointment. A very strong start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Casco Viejo\/Old Town<\/strong> \u2013 Ubered over to Casco Viejo, Panama City\u2019s old town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traffic was wild, so our driver ended up detouring through nearby local neighborhoods that looked much more lived-in and much less polished than the parts most visitors probably see. It was rough around the edges, but also one of those moments that made the city feel more real.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mola Textiles <\/strong>\u2013 We came across a woman selling mola textiles on the sidewalk and bought two pieces from her. Mola art is tied to Guna heritage and grew out of earlier body painting traditions, with those same motifs later moving onto fabric after Spanish colonization and outside influence changed traditional dress. The pieces were bright and detailed, and I got one of my favorite photos of the day too: the artist with a big grin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mahalo Cocina y Jardin (Dinner)<\/strong> \u2013 Had an early dinner, where we sat in a very cool garden oasis tucked in the back. We ordered ceviche with avocado and corvina, crispy cauliflower with beet sauce, and pistachio tres leches cake for dessert. Delicious.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wind Down <\/strong>\u2013 After dinner, we Ubered back to the hotel and kept the night easy. We relaxed by the pool, soaked in the hot tub, and let the early wake-up catch up with us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 2 \u2013 Panama Canal + Casco Viejo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Started the day with the buffet breakfast at the Waldorf Astoria, included with the Amex perks!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Half-Day Tour<\/strong> \u2013 We had a morning pickup at the hotel with our guide, Ella.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Panama Canal<\/strong> \u2013 We started at the Panama Canal and visited the Miraflores Locks and visitor center. Watching ships move through gave a much better sense of the scale. The canal is about 50 miles long and lifts ships about 85 feet above sea level to cross Gatun Lake, the man-made lake in the middle. On the original route, ships pass through three lock steps at Gatun, then one at Pedro Miguel and two at Miraflores. The French started the project and failed, and the U.S. came in and finished it. We watched the IMAX movie narrated by Morgan Freeman, which was well done.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canal History <\/strong>\u2013 The 1977 Torrijos-Carter Treaties started the process of giving control of the canal back to Panama, and Panama took full control in 1999. The flag protests tied to Balboa High School became a turning point in that push. The canal is currently operated by Panama.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amador Causeway<\/strong> \u2013 After that, we drove out to the causeway which connects a chain of islands. We stopped for the Panama sign photo and saw the Biomuseo, designed by Frank Gehry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Casco Viejo<\/strong> \u2013 Back in old town, we learned about the former city wall that once divided social classes. The wall is no longer standing, but the history is still there. Casco Viejo is also called the city of a thousand balconies, reminding us of New Orleans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Panama Hat Fact<\/strong> \u2013 Panama hats are actually from Ecuador.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Red Devils<\/strong> \u2013 Bright, tricked-out school buses you see around the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Juice Man<\/strong> \u2013 Bought two ginger blend juices from a guy pushing a cart around the street. Spicy and refreshing!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lo Que Hay (Lunch)<\/strong> \u2013 Had lunch at Lo Que Hay. We ordered the tuna cassava tostada, Caribbean ceviche poke, and blackberry shave ice for dessert. Highly recommend!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mola Museum<\/strong> \u2013 Stopped by the Mola Museum after lunch to learn more about the Guna textile art. It is small but free and worth the stop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cafe Coca Cola (Snack)<\/strong> \u2013 Later, we stopped at Cafe Coca Cola for a coffee and snack. We had sea bass ceviche, fried plantains, and coffee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nap + Pool Time<\/strong> \u2013 Went back to the hotel for a nap and pool time before dinner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Azahar (Dinner)<\/strong> \u2013 For dinner, we walked to Azahar, which has a speakeasy entrance through a cooler door inside a fake flower shop. I did not warn Peter, so he was very confused. The atmosphere was cool and the food was good.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 3 \u2013 Santa Semana in Panama City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Started the day with another free breakfast at the hotel. A different selection than yesterday, but still very good. Also helpful for anyone planning a trip here &#8211; the tap water in Panama City is safe to drink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pool Morning <\/strong>\u2013 We spent the rest of the morning by the pool, which made for a slow, relaxing start to the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurante El Trapiche (Lunch)<\/strong> \u2013 Had a late lunch at El Trapiche in Bella Vista and shared a platter of traditional Panamanian food. We had fried plantains, yuca, chicken soup that reminded me a little of chicken and dumplings, stewed beef, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waldorf Astoria Spa <\/strong>\u2013 After lunch, I cashed in my Amex amenity credit for a lavender massage at the hotel spa. The spa was small, but the service was great.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Casco Viejo\/Old Town<\/strong> \u2013 We got ready and headed back to old town around 6pm and hit crazy rush hour traffic getting there. We ended up hopping out of the Uber early and walking the rest of the way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Geisha Terroir Specialty Coffee Shop (Coffee)<\/strong> \u2013 Stopped for a Geisha coffee tasting before the evening processions. Panama is especially known for high-end Geisha coffee, which has a light, floral profile. It was very smooth!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Semana Santa <\/strong>\u2013 We staked out a spot for the Easter week processions and waited for things to get started. It ended up being a surprisingly long procession &#8211; with three different marching bands. A very cool local experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cinta Costera <\/strong>\u2013 We walked back to the hotel along the Cinta Costera, which took a little under an hour. We passed by the fish market, which definitely made its presence known (hold your nose!). The walk felt well lit, with lots of people out exercising and a visible police presence. 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