Panama Viejo UNESCO Ruins Tour | The Original Panama City

5.0 (2 reviews) Panama City, Panama
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Step back more than 500 years and discover where Panama City's remarkable story began. On this guided visit to the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Panamá Viejo, you'll explore the fascinating ruins of the first European city on the Pacific coast of the Americas, destroyed by the infamous pirate Henry Morgan in 1671. Together we'll walk through the ancient streets, visit the museum, and uncover the stories that transformed Panama into one of the world's great crossroads.

Panamá Viejo was the first permanent European settlement on the Pacific coast of the Americas and became one of the Spanish Empire's most important trading centers.

What's included

  • Certified bilingual tour guide
  • Ticket to enter the ruins

What to expect

  1. Panama Viejo
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Walk among the remarkably preserved ruins of the original Panama City while discovering churches, plazas, homes, and archaeological remains that reveal what life was like before the city's destruction in 1671. Your visit also includes the modern museum, providing valuable historical context through artifacts and multimedia exhibits.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside entrance of ticket office

End point

Outside entrance of ticket office

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is suitable for everyone and has no health limitations.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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