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Old Town Promenade – Plaza de Francia loop from Panama City

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El Chorrillo

Old Town Promenade – Plaza de Francia loop from Panama City

Easy

4.7

(16)

169

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Old Town Promenade – Plaza de Francia loop from Panama City

01:18

4.89km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1

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 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

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.29 km

1.41 km

1.16 km

Surfaces

3.87 km

776 m

219 m

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Today

Sunday 5 July

32°C

24°C

46 %

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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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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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