Three Days in Panama City: What To Do and Where To Go

Graham Thurgood
7 min readApr 21, 2024

I just spent two awesome months with my sister and brother-in-law in Torio, Panama. I try to get down to Panama as often as possible, and when I do, I start and end my trip with a few days in Panama City.

First, if you haven’t been to Torio, I highly recommend it. I have written all about Torio and Katie and Scot’s (sis and bro-in-law) businesses, and everything you need to know (where to eat, what to do, where to say, etc.) is all in these articles:

Second, you’ll most likely have to fly into Panama City wherever you go in Panama, whether that’s Torio or not.

Instead of rushing to the beach or town you’re heading to, why not explore the city for a few days?

Anyone who lives in Panama’s countryside wants to spend as little time there as possible. Why? The city is dirty, loud, and hot compared to its idyllic beaches and quiet towns.

But so is every city. So, let’s focus on the good stuff.

Get a nice, touristy photo with the Panama sign (all images, except the last one, from the author).

The Seawall and the Fish Market

The Seawall, also known as the Cinta Costera (Coastal Beltway), is a seven-kilometre pathway around the…

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Graham Thurgood

I write about what interests me, what’s worked for me, and how I can help others. Specifically, travel, moving to a new country, business, and SEO.