Panama City can be divided into three different areas:
OLD PANAMA: Old Panama was the center for Spanish exploration and expansion in the direction of Central and South America as well as the center of commercial transactions between the Spanish colonies of the Pacific and the Spain and the Caribbean. The ruins of the Cathedral of Piedra, the Monasteries, the custom houses and stone bridges are found in Old Panama.

COLONIAL PANAMA: Colonial Panama was constructed with a fortress wall to prevent the attacks of pirates during the colonial era. Some of the houses have been converted into restaurant, and have retained the charm of the Spanish colonial epoch. Other sites of interest include museums, a restored cathedral and the "Arco Chato"- a marvel of architectural technology of the time.

MODERN PANAMA: Modern Panama is composed of modern buildings and a International Banking Center. In this area, we can include the Panama Canal, one of the most outstanding architectural feats of the contemporary world and a point of strategic importance between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Since the population of Panama is cosmopolitan, there are restaurants to cater to everyone - Spanish, Argentine, Italian, Peruvian, Korea, Indian, Mexican, Arabian, Kosher and many more specializing in the national styles of preparing meat, poultry, pasta, sea foods, vegetables and desserts. Panama's own cuisine is rich with condiments, specializing in soups, dishes cooked in oil, and vegetables dishes. The national dish is "Sancocho".

The most important is the Museum of the Panamanian Man, the Historical Museum, the Colonial Religious Art Museum, the Natural Science Museum, the Afro- Antillian Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the in-house Museum of the National Bank of Panama.

Whether you go for a day trip or an overnight, Canopy Tower is a must. Just 30 minutes from Panama City in a national park and acclaimed by the Audubon Society as one of the top nature lodges in the world. Fantastic nature and bird watching in a pristine rain forest,spectacular views and excellent food.

The Panama Canal is a truly unique experience which can't be reproduced anywhere else in the world. See 5,000,000-ton vessels rise and drop more than 50 feet as they make their way over Panama from one ocean to another, and learn about the history and future of this marvel of modern engineering.

Natural Metropolitan Park is one the few dry parks within the metropolitan area of Latin America. The local Pacific beaches have glistening white sand or sparkling black sand. For swimming from, surfing from, running or jogging on.

Our Spanish language immersion allows you plenty of time to discover the culture & city of Panama.