Departure time: Hotel: from 8:45am Length: From 9am to 5:30pm: 8.5 hours Cruise: Port of Call = Amador 40 minutes after disembark
Traffic jam involved = 1 hour approx. Chance to miss your cruise = 0%
Description: We will visit Old Panama ruins, the city was founded in 1519 and later moved to the world famous Casco Viejo! (Panama Colonial). Here, the guide will show and talk to you about the places such as Catedral Metropolitana, Las Bovedas, Bolivar Square, and others. From 1671 the city suffered many changes and influences of architectural style, although it's remains are predominantly neoclassic. Throughout El Casco Antiguo a variety of styles can be appreciated, primarily Spanish, French and ltalian, the Metropolitan Cathedral (La Catedral Metropolitana) on La Plaza Mayor displays two distinct architectural styles - Colonial and Neoclassical and it's belfries are covered with Mother of pearl veneer which are said to represent the marine riches of Panama. In El Casco Antiguo we will visit a beautiful vaulted promenade known as Las Bovedas. This walkway is divided into three sections: El Paseo General Esteban Huertas the tunnel of the bougainvillea's, La Punta de Chiriqui-the viewing point, and the French Plaza (La Plaza de Francia) -in homage to those who built the Canal. In addition to these monuments - a number of old houses and other attractions can be found in the downtown district. This tour is an unrivaled cultural experience that is not to be missed in your visit to Panama! Then our journey then takes us to the former militar bases of Albrook, Balboa and Amador and you will learn about the influences of the Americans in the lifestyle of the Panamenian. Finally, we will go to Miraflores Locks exhibition center where you will learn about the history of the canal and how it has been operating during the last 95 years.
PRICE PER PERSON Adult or Teen: Normal (Group): US$45 or Private: US$60 Child under 11: US$25 each / Child under 6 : free
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