Panama City's Casco Viejo is like a living museum. UNESCO has tagged it as a World Heritage Site for its wealth of age-stained churches, palm-shaded plazas and centuries-old palazzos. It's also, perhaps a little curiously, home to the Panama Canal Museum. Go there for an introduction to the engineering feats that cut the mighty waterway through the heart of Central America before striking out to see the Panama Canal itself – the views from the famous Miraflores Locks are the perfect place to begin.
Panama City vacation rentals are a ticket to a buzzing metropolis that's home to big business and brilliant historical relics. Guided tours of old pirate-conquered forts and Spanish citadels are a great way to while away your mornings, and afternoons of beach lazing and strutting the avenues with a cold papaya-pineapple juice in hand seems like a good way to top it all off. Boat cruises up and down the famous canals are a must, too, but not before you've shimmied the night away in the rambunctious bars of the Casco Viejo and beyond – think subterranean discos and mojito-doused cantinas.
Constant warmth that sees the thermometers hover around the 85-90 mark makes Panama City a great place to visit, no matter the month. That said, there's a distinct difference between the drier and wetter parts of the year. The latter come with June, July, August and September, and can have prolonged showers all over the Pacific coast – don't worry though, the museums, canal locks, and wild bars don't shut for business. For less precipitation, you should seek out Panama City vacation rentals between December and April.
Panama City sits on the south coast of the nation as it wiggles in an S-bend at the start of Central America. You won't have to travel far to catch a glimpse of the lush rainforests that have made Panama such a famous ecotourist destination. Head north along the great canal to hit the reserves of Camino de Cruces National Park, where the coast-to-coast Camino de Cruces trail weaves through the jungles and offers sightings of toucans and sloths. In the other direction is the Pacific, hiding paradisiacal islands like Taboga _ think white-sand beaches, whale watching, and palm forests.
Fly into Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.), the closest airport, located 2.5 mi (4 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you might consider flying into Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.), which is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) away.
If you'd rather travel by train, you can make your way to Panama City Passenger Station. It's easy to get around Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station, Santo Tomas Station or Estación Lotería.
Kids will love the array of attractions in Panama City. Vacation homes are available near places like Metropolitan Natural Park, a wildlife refuge with nature trails, picnic areas, lookout points, and diverse wildlife, and Biomuseo, a whimsical museum with galleries on Panama’s biodiversity. You could also visit Ancon Hill, a tall hill overlooking the city with a nature reserve housing sloths, deer, and other wildlife.
Panama City is an ideal destination for a couple’s retreat. Vacation homes are available near places like Parque Municipal Summit, a botanical garden with a variety of tropical plants and a zoo with unique wildlife, and Chagres National Park, a massive natural area near the canal with dense tropical rainforests. You could also visit the National Theatre of Panama, an entertainment venue with a frescoed ceiling and dance, music, and play performances.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 213 vacation rentals around Panama City. From 41 house rentals to 156 condo and apartment rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.
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Vrbo offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in Panama City. From Vrbo travelers, the top most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
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Yes, of course. Vrbo has 41 Houses in Panama City. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in Panama City include:
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Yes, you can select your preferred vacation rental with pool among our 137 vacation rentals with pool available in Panama City. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.