Panama City
Where modern meets colonial
Panama's capital is a vibrant metropolis where ultra-modern skyscrapers coexist with the charm of Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Panama Canal's Miraflores Locks, stroll the Amador Causeway, explore the Frank Gehry-designed Biomuseo, enjoy cuisine at rooftop bars, and discover cosmopolitan nightlife. Spongi's urban portfolio spans Coco del Mar (Omar Park), Obarrio and MOVA, Costa del Este and BIOMA, UpTown on Uruguay Street, Punta Paitilla's bayfront, and Amador towers — each with a neighborhood guide, FAQs, and property links.
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Dovle Cincuentenario Loft — Ground Floor Corner
Coco del Mar, Panama City — Near Omar Park
Dovle Cincuentenario Loft — Upper Floor Corner
Coco del Mar, Panama City — Near Omar Park
Dovle Selva — Coco del Mar
Coco del Mar, Panama City — Near Omar Park
BIOMA — Costa del Este
Costa del Este, Panama City — Modern residential area
Cavarosa — Amador Causeway
Amador Causeway, Panama City — Panama Canal entrance
MOVA by B&B Italia — Obarrio
Obarrio, Panama City — Across from CAF HQ, next to SOHO Mall, Calle 50
UpTown Condo Suites — Uruguay Street
Uruguay Street, Bella Vista — Dining & culture hub near San Francisco and Obarrio
Nayamara — Amador Causeway
Amador Causeway, Panama City — Facing the Panama Canal and Pacific Ocean
Explore Panama City
Discover the top places in Panama City
Casco Viejo
UNESCO Casco Viejo: colonial plazas, rooftop bars, National Theater & dining. Spongi guide + city apartments…
Coco del Mar
Coco del Mar: Omar Park, dining & Dovle apartments with Itodo Bistro. Premium residential neighborhood guide.
Punta Paitilla
Punta Paitilla guide: Pacific bayfront, marina, Multiplaza & sunset skyline. How it differs from Obarrio and…
Neighborhood Obarrio
Obarrio guide: financial district, SOHO Mall, MOVA B&B Italia & fine dining. The bayfront is Punta Paitilla…
San Francisco
San Francisco, Panama: Uruguay Street nightlife & UpTown Condo Suites. Dining guide minutes from Obarrio and…
Neighborhood Costa del Este
Costa del Este: modern district, Town Center, BIOMA tower (61 levels) & 20 min to Tocumen Airport. Spongi…
UpTown — Uruguay Street
UpTown Uruguay Street: hotel-licensed Condo Suites, Roche Bobois & dining hub. Coming soon on Spongi.
Attraction Amador Causeway
Amador Causeway: Biomuseo, Panama Canal, Cavarosa & Nayamara towers. Spongi neighborhood guide.
Attraction Cinta Costera
Cinta Costera: 8 km bayfront promenade, skyline sunsets & access from Paitilla, Casco & Spongi city stays.
Metropolitan Natural Park
The Metropolitan Natural Park is the only protected tropical forest within a Latin American capital. With…
Panama Viejo
Just minutes from Dovle Cincuentenario, discover the Historic Monumental Complex of Panama Viejo. Founded in…
Cinta Costera
Cinta Costera: 8 km bayfront promenade, skyline sunsets & access from Paitilla, Casco & Spongi city stays.
Omar Recreational Park
Omar Park: 65 ha of green space, 3.5 km track & local life steps from Dovle Cincuentenario. Spongi Coco del…
Practical Information
Our Tip
Book 3–4 nights in the city: one day for Casco + Biomuseo, another for Canal/Miraflores + Amador, and dinners split across San Francisco, Obarrio, and Paitilla's bayfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Panama City neighborhoods have Spongi apartments?
Coco del Mar (Dovle by Omar Park), Punta Paitilla (bayfront), Obarrio (MOVA), Costa del Este (BIOMA), Uruguay Street/UpTown (Condo Suites), Amador (Cavarosa & Nayamara), plus beach resorts outside the core. See Properties and each neighborhood guide.
Are Punta Paitilla and Obarrio the same neighborhood?
No. Paitilla is the bayfront coast; Obarrio is the inland financial district (MOVA, SOHO Mall), 5–10 minutes apart by car. Many “waterfront” photos are from Paitilla, not Obarrio.
What to do in Panama City in 2–3 days?
Day 1: Casco Viejo (walking tour, museums, rooftop dinner) + Amador Causeway at sunset. Day 2: Panama Canal (Miraflores or Agua Clara) + Biomuseo. Day 3: Omar Park or Cinta Costera, shopping, and a short Gamboa or Taboga trip. Full guide: /guides/things-to-do-in-panama.
Where to eat well in Panama City?
Casco Viejo has rooftops and bistros (Pedro Mandinga, Caleta); San Francisco and Uruguay Street for fine dining; Costa del Este and Obarrio for sushi and steakhouses; Buenaventura (Pacific) for resort dining. Browse our /food directory with neighborhood links.
Where to eat
Ato Fusion Cuisine
Sushi & Asian Fusion
Sushi and Asian fusion cuisine with cherry blossom ambiance in San Francisco, Panama City.
Brutto
International with Asian influences
Upscale international cuisine with Asian influences at Multiplaza, Panama City.
Caleta
Signature seafood cuisine
Michelin chef Lorenzo Di Gravio's restaurant at Sofitel Legend Casco Antiguo, Casco Viejo. Panamanian seafood with Mediterranean touches in the 1917 Club Unión building. Menu, photos and review.
Filomena Cucina di Mare
Italian seafood cuisine
Italian seafood cuisine on the 6th floor of PH Yoo with Panama Bay views.
Itodo Bistro Bar
Contemporary Fusion
Contemporary fusion cuisine on the ground floor of Dovle Cincuentenario, Coco del Mar.
$$$ Pedro Mandinga Rum Bar
Contemporary Panamanian cuisine & craft rums
Craft rum bar and Panamanian cuisine in a restored colonial building in Casco Viejo.
What to do
Snorkeling & Diving
Explore Panama's coral reefs and incredible marine life. From the Caribbean to Coiba on the Pacific, discover sea turtles, tropical fish, whale sharks, and coral formations in crystal-clear waters.
Panama Canal Tour
Visit one of the modern engineering marvels. Watch massive ships pass through the Miraflores Locks, explore the interactive museum, and learn the fascinating history of this monumental achievement.
San Blas Islands
Day trip to the paradisiacal San Blas Islands, home of the indigenous Guna Yala people. 365 white-sand islands with palm trees, impossibly turquoise waters, and a fascinating ancestral culture.
Casco Viejo Walking Tour
Walk the cobblestone streets of Panama City's old quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Colonial churches, historic plazas, rooftop bars, art galleries, and the best Panamanian cuisine.
World-Class Golf
Buenaventura Golf Club is Panama's premier golf jewel. It features an 18-hole par-72 championship course (7,324 yards) designed by legend Jack Nicklaus, characterized by its stunning white sand traps, rolling fairways, and the majestic use of native Corotú trees. This world-class course hosts prestigious tournaments like the PGA Tour Latinoamérica. The resort is also currently developing a second 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones II.
Emberá Village Visit
Navigate by dugout canoe up the Chagres River to an indigenous Emberá community in the rainforest. Learn about their ancestral traditions, dances, tagua nut carvings, and woven baskets. Share a traditional lunch and receive jagua body paint.
La India Dormida Hike
Hike to the summit of La India Dormida in El Valle de Antón, a volcanic crater village. Discover pre-Columbian petroglyphs, hidden waterfalls, and stunning valley views from the mountain ridge. A 3-4 hour trail perfect for active hikers.
Portobelo Colonial Forts
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage colonial forts in Portobelo: San Jerónimo, Santiago, and San Fernando. These fortifications guarded the gold and silver flowing from the New World, coveted by pirates like Drake and Morgan. A 2-4 hour immersion into colonial history and the gold trade.
Explore Panama
Coclé
The province of Coclé offers a perfect mix of Pacific beaches, world-class resorts like…
Veraguas
Veraguas is the only province in Panama with coastline on both oceans. It's home to Coiba National…
Chiriquí
Chiriquí is Panama's highland province, home to Volcán Barú (the country's highest point at…
San Blas Islands
The Guna Yala archipelago, known as San Blas, is one of the planet's most incredible natural…
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