12 Things to do in Panama City, Panama.

Enjoy the Panama Canal Museum at the Miraflores locks and watch the ships go through. If you want to stay closer to the city there is also the Panama Canal Museum in Casco Viejo. The museum in Casco Viejo is wonderful if you love history.

Enjoy a day on the Amador Causeway of Panama. If you love the outdoors this location is for you. You can run, bicycle, walk and enjoy all the ships passing through the Panama Canal. There are many restaurants, scenic views and places to relax.

Enjoy a day on foot as you walk around historical Casco Viejo, also known as Casco Antiguo. Restaurants, scenic veiws, historical buildings, bars, nightclubs and the Presidential Palace.

Enjoy a day with the animals of Panama. Learn about the local plant life of Panama. Summit Park is large so be prepared to walk. After you are done with the park, Gamboa resort is down the road and has very good food.

The view from the Baha'i Temple in Panama City is breath taking. Take in the scenery and enjoy the serenity. Make sure to wear pants if you plan to enter the Temple.

Walk, run, enjoy a Raspao (Panama Ice Cone) and take in the Pacific ocean and scenic views. At the end near Casco Viejo is the Mercado de Mariscos (Fish Market).

See the ruins of old Panama which was sacked by Captain Morgan. Don't forget to stop by the Panama Viejo museum to put the history in perspective. Old Panama City was an integral part of the Spanish colonial period.

Located on the Amador Causeway the Smithsonian Institute of Panama set up a reserve so that you can see the marine life of Panama. Touch the sea turtles and even see a few sloths. The views of Amador and the islands surrounding the entrance to the Panama Canal are stunning.

Metropolitan Park is the largest rainforest located inside of a city limits in the world. There are plenty of walking trails and scenic look outs.

The BioMuseo is now open. The museum designed by Frank Gehry houses exhibits showcasing the natural beauty of Panama.

Hike to the top of Ancon Hill and enjoy the beautiful views of Panama City.

Enjoy the views from Vera Cruz beach. Vera Cruz is just over the Americas Bridge stay to the right and follow the road until you come to the beach. There are great restaurants at the hotels and typical Panamanian food right on the beach.