San Felipe Travel Guide
Panama City
Popular places to visit

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama is just one of the places to see in Panama City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Independence Square
You can learn about the history of Panama City with a trip to Independence Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

National Institute of Culture
You can study the exhibits at National Institute of Culture, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Panama City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Multiplaza Pacific Mall
During your trip to Panama City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Multiplaza Pacific Mall. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Cinta Costera
Explore the great outdoors at Cinta Costera, a lovely green space in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Avenida Balboa
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Avenida Balboa during your stay in Panama City. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

Transfer to Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)

Archaeological Site. Admission ticket to Panama La Vieja
Top hotels in San Felipe

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
The decor was beautiful, very clean and pleasant fragrance inside. Food was great too. The very best thing was the helpful, friendly and attentive staff. Everyone, front desk, butlers, concierge, wait staff, room staff, doormen and drivers, all made us feel well taken care of and treated us like ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

American Trade Hotel
The staffs are very nice, friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Everything is fine !
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo
The room was spotless and so custom i felt like i was in a magazine. Choice of restaurants in house was fantastic and the food was super high quality. We loved the courtyard and the specialty handmade chocolate in our room.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Hotel Casa Panamá
I love it, but the music was really loud when they had a private party on the roof. I suggest to those who have a hard time sleeping through music, rent the first floor rooms or the ones that do not have a balcony
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Hotel San Felipe
Great location, great staff, great time
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Felipe

Casco Viejo
Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Interoceanic Canal Museum or National Theater while you're exploring the area.

Santa Ana
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.

El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Ancon Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.

Calidonia
Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to explore sights like Cinta Costera.

Balboa
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Balboa. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Albrook Shopping Mall and Ancon Hill are a few top places to visit.

Marbella
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Marbella. You might want to make time for a stop at Avenida Balboa or Cinta Costera.





