City

Casco Viejo

UNESCO Heritage and the historic heart of Panama

15 min from our city properties

Casco Viejo is Panama City's colonial quarter and the country's number one tourist attraction. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its cobblestone streets are filled with 17th-century churches, majestic plazas, restored buildings turned boutique hotels, rooftop bars overlooking the modern skyline, art galleries, and the city's best restaurants. At night, its warm lighting and love locks by the bay create a magical atmosphere.

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Rooftop bars & gourmet restaurants

Art galleries & living culture

Historic colonial plazas

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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

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Theater

National Theater of Panama

The National Theater of Panama, inaugurated on October 1, 1908, is the country's premier cultural venue and…

Hotel

Sofitel Legend Casco Antiguo

The Sofitel Legend Casco Antiguo is one of only six Sofitel Legend hotels in the world, housed in the…

Practical Information

Our Tip

Pair a sunset on the ramparts with a rooftop dinner and a daytime National Theater tour ($5); finish with coffee at Plaza Bolívar before heading back to your city apartment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where to stay near Casco Viejo with Spongi?

Dovle apartments in Coco del Mar (10–15 min by car), MOVA in Obarrio, BIOMA in Costa del Este, and UpTown on Uruguay Street — each with neighborhood guides and quick Casco access without staying inside the pedestrian zone.

Can you drive into Casco Viejo?

Traffic is very limited (pedestrian zone). Most visitors take Uber/taxi to an access point and walk. Public parking exists at the gates; avoid driving inside the walled perimeter.

What are the best restaurants in Casco Viejo?

Pedro Mandinga (Panamanian cocktail kitchen), Caleta (bayfront seafood), The Day Joe Died (intimate dining), and rooftops on Plaza Herrera. Book Fri–Sat ahead. More listings at /food and in /guides/things-to-do-in-panama.

Where to eat

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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.