Photo spot: Panama Viejo

Panama Viejo is an underrated photo spot in Panama City, offering historic ruins, skyline views, and great golden hour photography opportunities. Here’s how to get there and what to shoot.
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Photo spot: Panama Viejo in Panama City

Often overlooked by travelers, Panama Viejo is one of the oldest Spanish settlements in the Americas, dating back to 1519.

While it is not as visually dramatic as other ruins in Latin America, it is still a great place for photography and offers a quiet break from the modern city.

What to photograph at Panama Viejo

Panama Viejo is especially interesting for:

  • The iconic old church ruins
  • Wide open archaeological remains
  • Contrast between ruins and modern skyline
  • Views over Panama City and surrounding greenery from the main tower

The site is best explored slowly, with time to walk around and capture different angles.

Best time to visit

For photography, the best time to visit is:

  • Late afternoon for softer light and long shadows
  • Early morning for fewer crowds and cooler temperatures

Golden hour light works particularly well on the stone structures and ruins.

How to get to Panama Viejo

The easiest way to reach Panama Viejo is by public transport:

Take any Metrobus from Albrook Bus Terminal heading towards Panama Viejo.

  • Buses pass along Cinta Costera and Multicentro Mall
  • Get off at Centro de Visitantes (Visitor Center)
  • From there it is a short walk to the ruins

Practical tips

  • Entry is relatively affordable
  • Bring water and sun protection (it gets hot and open)
  • Combine it with nearby city spots like Cinta Costera or Casco Viejo
Iconic old Church
Visiting in the late afternoon gives some nice shades
Panama Viejo’s major settlement
View over the city and rainforest from the top of the main tower

How to get to Panama Viejo?

Take any Metrobus that says Panama Viejo on the front display, this line departs from Albrook and stops at the coastal road (Cinta Costera) and Multicentro Mall. Get off at Centro de Visitantes.

Visited: December 2016

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Originally from The Netherlands, I have been living in different countries since the age of 19. Besides traveling, I enjoy, photography, good food and scuba diving.
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