Panama City
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Panama City.
Hotel guides
Travel videos
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Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice about destinations, culture, planning, safety, and common mistakes.
This Panama City guide video offers practical advice on visitor mistakes around safety, taxis, food, Casco Viejo, the Panama Canal, and nearby day trips.
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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, featuring regular travel videos and practical information from his trips.
This Panama City travel video gives a straightforward look at visiting the Panama Canal near the capital, with added context for exploring the city.
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Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel from Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, focused on world travel and remote adventures.
This Panama City vlog captures a first-day perspective on the city, including Casco Viejo, a viewpoint, and local food.
Travel articles & blogs
Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide publication offering destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning resources. Their Panama City guide offers a strong planning overview, covering Casco Viejo, the Panama Canal, Amador Causeway, nightlife, and other key city experiences.
Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/panama/panama-city.
lonelyplanet.com/destinations/panama/panama-city
Nomadic Matt is a budget travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer travel through practical planning and destination guides. Their Panama City guide is especially practical for budget-minded visitors, combining things to do, expected costs, savings tips, accommodation, and logistics in one place.
Read the guide at nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/panama-travel-tips/panama-city/.
nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/panama-travel-tips/panama-city/
Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog by Chloe Gunning, focused on polished destination guides, food, adventure, and comfortable travel. Her Panama City guide gives readers a polished introduction to the capital, with useful coverage of the Panama Canal, shopping malls, the old town, and other visitor highlights.
Read the guide at wanderlustchloe.com/panama-city-travel/.
wanderlustchloe.com/panama-city-travel/
The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with polished destination inspiration, packing guides, photography, and travel planning content. Their Panama City guide is a well-rounded resource for understanding the city's business, culture, nightlife, and practical details before planning a visit.
Read the guide at theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-panama-city-travel-guide/.
theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-panama-city-travel-guide/
Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog by Andrew and Emily, focused on selective, photography-led guides and responsible travel. Their Panama City tips article gives visitors clear, practical guidance for planning time in the Panamanian capital with more confidence.
Read the guide at alongdustyroads.com/posts/panama-city-panama-travel-tips.
alongdustyroads.com/posts/panama-city-panama-travel-tips
My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog, known for practical destination guides, hiking, responsible travel, and direct advice. Her Panama City accommodation guide is helpful for comparing where to stay, outlining nine areas and selected hotels across the city.
Read the guide at myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/where-to-stay-in-panama-city/.
myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/where-to-stay-in-panama-city/
The Planet D is a polished adventure travel blog by Dave and Deb, combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, and personal stories. Their Panama City safety guide is a practical resource for 2025, covering safer neighborhoods, local laws, major-city caveats, and essential travel safety tips.
Read the guide at theplanetd.com/is-panama-city-safe/.
theplanetd.com/is-panama-city-safe/
Bucket List Journey is Annette White's travel and life-goals site, focused on experience lists, travel inspiration, and activity planning. Her Panama City tours article highlights three worthwhile activity ideas, including the Panama Canal, Monkey Island, and an Embera cultural experience.
Read the guide at bucketlistjourney.net/panama-city-tours/.
bucketlistjourney.net/panama-city-tours/
Wander Her Way is Denise B. Cruz's solo female travel and travel-business site, covering practical travel, remote work, money, and slow travel. Her Casco Viejo guide is a helpful neighborhood resource, bringing together places to eat, things to do, and where to stay in Panama City's historic district.
Read the guide at wanderherway.com/casco-viejo-panama-city/.
wanderherway.com/casco-viejo-panama-city/
Travel To Blank is a travel site focused on destination guides, walking routes, sustainable tourism, and practical travel planning. Their Panama City layover guide is useful for a short visit, organizing stops such as the Panama Canal, Causeway Islands, and historic Casco Viejo into a compact plan.
Read the guide at traveltoblank.com/8-hours-in-panama-city-panama/.
traveltoblank.com/8-hours-in-panama-city-panama/
The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical trip planning, packing, gear, and destination advice for travel with kids. Their Panama City family guide offers practical ideas for visiting with kids, including kid-friendly stops such as the canal, a museum, and monkeys.
Read the guide at thefamilyvoyage.com/panama-city-panama-with-kids/.
thefamilyvoyage.com/panama-city-panama-with-kids/
Atlas & Boots is an outdoor travel blog focused on adventure destinations, trekking, wildlife, outdoor gear, and practical expedition-style planning. Their San Blas Islands article is a useful excursion guide, explaining how to visit the islands from Panama City as a day trip or city-based outing.
Read the guide at atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/visit-san-blas-islands-panama-city/.
atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/visit-san-blas-islands-panama-city/