Panama en 7 jours
Casco Viejo, Metropolitan Natural Park et Panama Viejo Ruins le jour 1, BioMuseo et Amador Causeway le jour 2 et une excursion à Panama Canal & Gamboa Rainforest le jour 3. Les 4 autres jours ajoutent Punta Pacifica & Punta Paitilla, une excursion à Taboga Island, une excursion à Portobelo & San Lorenzo et El Cangrejo & Bella Vista. Logez à Punta Pacifica & Punta Paitilla, le quartier le plus proche des étapes du programme.
Compter environ 700 € par personne en budget moyen, ou 294 € avec un petit budget.
Jour 1 : Casco Viejo, Metropolitan Natural Park et Panama Viejo Ruins
Matin
Casco Viejo
The historic heart and soul of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage site of colorful colonial buildings, charming plazas, and cobblestone streets.
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Fin de matinée
Metropolitan Natural Park
Pour manger
Traditional Fonda
Look for places packed with locals at lunchtime for the best, most authentic daily specials ('plato del día').
Où aller : El Trapiche for sancocho & carimañolas, El Rincón de la Leña for ropa vieja, Las Clementinas (Casco) for elevated Panamanian
Après-midi
Panama Viejo Ruins
Soir
Cementerio Amador (Amador Cemetery)
A historic cemetery on a small peninsula near Casco Viejo, with elaborate tombs and stunning views of the bay and skyline.
Jour 2 : BioMuseo et Amador Causeway
Matin
BioMuseo
Pour manger
Ceviche & Seafood
The classic 'ceviche mixto' includes fish, octopus, and shrimp. Always squeeze fresh lime on top.
Où aller : Mercado de Mariscos stalls for cheap & cheerful, Cevichería La Pelota in El Cangrejo, Donde José (Casco) for a gourmet tasting menu
Après-midi
Amador Causeway
Soir
Mercado de Abastos
The city's massive, bustling wholesale fruit and vegetable market, located near Albrook.
Jour 3 : excursion à Panama Canal & Gamboa Rainforest
30-45 min by car/taxi.
Go beyond the Miraflores visitor center for a deeper immersion into the Canal's ecosystem. Explore the rainforest corridor that runs alongside it, offering wildlife spotting and river adventures.
À voir : Partial transit boat tour of the Canal, Gamboa Rainforest Resort aerial tram, Monkey Island tour on Gatun Lake, Visit the Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center
Jour 4 : Punta Pacifica & Punta Paitilla et Sendero del Mono Tití
Matin
Punta Pacifica & Punta Paitilla
The city's modern, affluent waterfront districts, dominated by sleek skyscrapers, luxury condos, and high-end shopping malls like Multiplaza Pacific. This is the glittering 'Dubai of the Americas' skyline you see in photos.
Aussi dans le coin : Cinta Costera waterfront park, Multiplaza Pacific mall, Ocean-view high-rise apartments, Upscale restaurants and cafes
Pour manger
International & Fine Dining
Reservations are essential for top fine dining restaurants, especially on weekends. Dress is generally smart-casual.
Où aller : Maito (Asian-Panamanian fusion), Intimo (Mediterranean in Casco), Madame Chang (renowned Chinese)
Après-midi
Sendero del Mono Tití (Titi Monkey Trail)
A specific trail within the Metropolitan Natural Park, less traveled than the main Sendero Los Caobos.
Jour 5 : excursion à Taboga Island
30 min by ferry from Amador.
Escape to the 'Island of Flowers' for a classic Caribbean beach day just a short ferry ride from the city. Enjoy sandy beaches, clear water, seafood shacks, and a charming, car-free village.
À voir : Playa Restinga beach, Hike to Cerro de la Cruz for views, Fresh fish lunch at a beachfront kiosk, Visit the second-oldest church in the hemisphere
Jour 6 : excursion à Portobelo & San Lorenzo
1.5-2 hours by car.
Journey to Panama's Caribbean coast to explore dramatic Spanish colonial fortresses, a key hub of the treasure route, now UNESCO sites shrouded in jungle.
À voir : Massive stone fortifications of Portobelo, San Lorenzo Fort at the Chagres River mouth, The famous Black Christ statue in Portobelo church, Local Congo culture and dance
Jour 7 : El Cangrejo & Bella Vista et Café Coca Cola
Matin
El Cangrejo & Bella Vista
A bustling, central commercial and residential area known for its dense grid of streets, diverse dining, nightlife, and more local, lived-in feel. It's a hub for expats, students, and a great place to experience everyday city life.
Aussi dans le coin : Via Argentina food street, Nightlife on Calle Uruguay, The quirky 'Obelisco' building, Local markets and bakeries
Après-midi
Café Coca Cola
A legendary, no-frills diner in the Santa Ana district, operating since the 1870s.
Soir
Mi Pueblito
A cultural park on Ancon Hill featuring replica villages showcasing Panama's three main cultural heritages: Indigenous, Colonial, and Afro-Antillean.
Avant de partir
Depuis l'aéroport
Tocumen International (PTY) is about 25km from downtown. Official airport taxis to the city center cost a fixed $30-35. Uber is available and often 30-40% cheaper. There is no direct train; public bus Route V1 costs $1.25 but is slow and not recommended with luggage.
Se déplacer
Casco Viejo and the Amador Causeway are very walkable. Most other neighborhoods (like El Cangrejo, Bella Vista, financial district) are walkable within themselves, but distances between them are large, requiring taxis, buses, or the Metro.
Conseils sur place
- Carry both small US Dollar bills and coins (Balboas). While USD is used interchangeably, change is often given in Balboa coins, and small bills are essential for taxis and markets.
- For the best Panama Canal viewing, check the ship transit schedule online for the Miraflores Locks before you go. Early morning or late afternoon transits are most active and avoid the midday heat.
- Use the 'Metrobus' card for city buses. It's a rechargeable card (sold at metro stations and kiosks) required for the modern public bus system; drivers do not accept cash.
