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Discover the architectural movement that shaped modern Panama City on this exclusive walking experience through El Cangrejo, one of the city's finest showcases of tropical modernism. Accompanied by a specialist Experience Leader, explore iconic buildings from the 1950s to the 1970s, including the historic Hotel El Panamá, the University of Panama campus and the remarkable Iglesia del Carmen, while uncovering the stories behind the architects and designs that transformed the city.
Midway through the tour, enjoy a specialty Panamanian coffee paired with a signature bite at a local café before continuing your exploration. Perfect for architecture enthusiasts, design lovers and curious travelers seeking a different perspective on Panama City's cultural heritage.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The Experience Leader will be waiting for you. He will be wearing an Attraveler vest to facilitate recognition.
Itinerary
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Explore a curated selection of landmark residential buildings that defined Panama's architectural identity between the 1950s and 1970s. Discover iconic examples including PH Porto Real, PH Tiquiyoli, PH Luli, designed by Urano González in 1960, and PH Esses, a masterpiece by Schay & Holzer renowned for its elegant curved balconies and tropical modernist design. Where available, enjoy exclusive access to selected interiors and lobbies.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2
Pause at Mentiritas Blancas, one of El Cangrejo's favorite cafés, to enjoy a specialty Panamanian coffee paired with a carefully selected signature bite in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Continue exploring Panama's architectural legacy through a selection of remarkable public buildings. Visit the iconic Hotel El Panamá, one of the country's first modern luxury hotels, with the possibility of accessing its rooftop terrace when available. The journey continues through the University of Panama, where tropical modernism is expressed through monumental architecture, sculptures, and open public spaces, before concluding at the Iglesia del Carmen, whose Neo-Gothic design is enhanced by spectacular stained-glass windows and mosaics that beautifully blend tradition with modern craftsmanship.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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