Panama City
Panama City is one of the most modern, cosmopolitan and impressive cities in Latin America. Because of its proximity to the Canal, Panama City earned the title "The Crossroads of the World," and the 1.700.000 residents in the metropolitan area are a mixture of all the travelers who stopped here to rest awhile and decided to stay on.
Panama City is a cosmopolitan location with a skyline reminiscent of Manhattan or Singapore, where the high-rise buildings tower above the ocean. High-class restaurants, first class hotels and fast food outlets, are here for all tastes and pockets. Entertainment is varied, the latest movies, concerts featuring foreign and local performers of all genres, every kind of sport. Shopping options range from local markets to multimillion dollar super malls with luxury goods. The Amador Causeway has a number of great restaurants, yacht clubs and a duty free shop and it is also a great place to bicycle, jog or walk with sea breezes and a great view of the stunning Bridge of the Americas. Panama City even has a rain forest within its city limits.
The jewel of Panama City is Casco Viejo. Do not be dismayed that many of the buildings are in disrepair, look closer and you will see many remnants of French and Spanish colonial architecture; some properties are gradually being rescued and have become restaurants, bars, studios and small hotels in an area that could well become another New York City Soho. The Presidential Palace and the National Theater are located here, as well as a monument to the French who made the first attempt to build a canal.
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