Old Town Promenade – Plaza de Francia loop from Panama City

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Old Town Promenade – Plaza de Francia loop from Panama City

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Old Town Promenade – Plaza de Francia loop from Panama City

01:18

4.89km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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957 m

Casa del Soldado

Highlight • Historical Site

The old soldier's house is now a cultural center.

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1.04 km

Old Town Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of the Panama skyline and good opportunities to buy souvenirs.

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1.19 km

Plaza de Francia

Highlight • Monument

Architecturally, the course is impressively constructed and very appealing. In addition to the curved design around the obelisk in the middle, some columns with statues stretch into the air. What …

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1.21 km

Monument to the Panama Canal

Highlight • Monument

Famous landmark of Panama

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1.24 km

Casco Viejo (Historic District of Panama City)

Highlight • Historical Site

Casco Viejo is a historic district in Panama City known for its colonial architecture, narrow streets, and many charming plazas. Located on a peninsula, the district was founded in the 17th century to protect the city from pirate raids.

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2.92 km

Plaza Herrera

Highlight • Historical Site

Located in the historic Casco Viejo district, Panama City's Plaza Herrera is surrounded by colonial architecture and honors General Tomás Herrera, whose statue adorns the center of the square.

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4.29 km

Church of Saint Francis of Assisi

Highlight • Religious Site

The history of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi is similar to that of the Church of San José, the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, and the Cathedral …

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4.35 km

Plaza Bolívar

Highlight • Monument

A historic site in the old town. These buildings house the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chancellery of the Republic of Panama.

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4.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.24 km

1.51 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

3.88 km

726 m

290 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 4 November

30°C

24°C

81 %

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It’s going to be hot on your activity. Make sure you bring plenty of water.

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Comments

March 25, 2025,Panama - Altstadt

The colonial quarter of Panama City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a reason. It's simply enchanting.
The Spanish conquerors founded this town in the 16th century and built houses with picturesque facades, balconies, and columns.
Here, life is enjoyed in a peaceful way.

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March 9, 2024,🇵🇦 Panama > Panama City: Stadtrundgang alleine 🏚️👍🏻😎🧊📷🌤️🌆

Last day, last tour. Today I left the group, left early after breakfast and explored the alleys of the old town again on my own. With the humid temperature around 33 degrees, it was a relief to be on my feet early, but later the heavy sweating started again.
We went there and back by taxi. All I had to …

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