Pickup: Your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel to commence our journey at the monumental historic site of Panama Viejo. Here, you’ll discover the history of the first city founded by Spanish colonizers on the Pacific coast of the American continent, along with the vestiges of its pre-Hispanic inhabitants. The Visitor Center spans 1.5 km and takes approximately 2 hours, including the museum visit, with a guided walk through the site and an ascent to the viewpoint. An internal transport system is available, ensuring comfort and allowing stops at key points to explore each monument. The Cathedral Tower, reaching a height of 30 meters, offers panoramic views of both the colonial and modern city.

Continuation to the Biomuseum: Our tour proceeds to the Biomuseum, an architectural marvel designed by Frank Gehry and the first of its kind in Latin America and the Caribbean. This 4000-square-meter facility tells the story of the Isthmus of Panama, its emergence from the sea that united continents, split oceans, and transformed global biodiversity. The museum features eight permanent exhibition galleries crafted by Bruce Mau Design, blending art and science to immerse visitors in the natural wonders and diverse ecosystems of Panama. A three-story projection space with ten screens further enhances the experience, showcasing the geological forces that shaped the isthmus and the ecological impact of species exchange between North and South America. The museum’s centerpiece includes three towering tectonic sculptures, 14 meters high, inviting tactile interaction with the geological world and showcasing 72 species that migrated across Panama’s land bridge.

This tour promises a profound exploration of Panama’s rich history and natural heritage, capped by Gehry’s visionary architectural masterpiece at the Biomuseum.