Panama City is located at the entrance of the Pacific end of the Panama Canal. It is the capital of Panama and serves as the country’s political, administrative, and cultural center. Established by the Spanish in 1519, the city was the starting point and base for the Spanish Empire’s invasion of the Inca Empire, located in what is now Peru. It was also an important trading center for Europeans in the New World at that time.

A picturesque coastal city nestled against the mountains, Panama City boasts scenic streets lined with a mix of historic churches and castles alongside modern architectural wonders. The city is adorned with lush greenery, creating a visually pleasing landscape. Divided into the old town and the new town, the former features narrow streets with preserved Spanish forts and houses with terraces, while the latter showcases orderly streets, wide avenues, and a wealth of modern buildings, high-rise towers, and contemporary garden residences.

Panama City is a popular tourist destination with attractions such as the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the Panama Canal Museum, the Church of San Francisco, the National Theater, the Anthropological Museum, and the Museum of Indigenous Art among many others.