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Panama City Nightlife: Casco Viejo, Rooftops, and Salsa

Four days of partying in Panama City with rooftops in Casco Viejo, salsa at salsa clubs, Causeway nightclubs, and Central America's most cosmopolitan nightlife scene.

4 days1 countryYear-round (parties year-round, best December-April)

Description

Panama City is the most underrated nightlife metropolis in the Americas. Four days of fun concentrated in two settings: colonial Casco Viejo with its rooftops overlooking the city skyline, and the modern area with nightclubs that rival Miami. The night starts at 10pm with salsa at the Barrio Perfumería dance hall, continues with rooftops at Tántalo Roofbar with international DJs, and closes at 4am at the Calle Uruguay nightclubs. The Amador Causeway offers open-air bars with views of the illuminated city, and the financial district casinos are an appetizer for those who want to stay awake. Panama City is cosmopolitan: the scene mixes locals, expats, cruise ship crew, and travelers in a blend you won't find in any other Central American city.

Health & safety

  • Nighttime safety: stay in Casco Viejo and Calle Uruguay; don't go to El Chorrillo at night
  • Dengue is endemic in Panama City: use repellent at open-air bars
  • Ice drinks: in Panama City the water is potable, but ice from street stalls isn't always

Day-by-day itinerary

1

Casco Viejo Rooftops and Salsa

Panama City

Opening night in the colonial heart

Brunch at Plaza de la Independencia in Casco Viejo

food2h

Tántalo Bar rooftop in Casco Viejo

entertainment3h

Salsa at Barrio Perfumería or La Escena

entertainment3h
2

Amador Causeway and Calle Uruguay Nightclubs

Panama City

Open-air bars and modern nightclub district

Beers at the Amador Causeway at sunset

entertainment2.5h

Calle Uruguay Nightclubs: Indie Club and Sahara

entertainment4h
3

Casino and Late-Lunch Recovery

Panama City

Recovery day and cosmopolitan closing night

Recovery brunch at Manolo Carreón or Madroño

rest2h

Hard Rock Cafe Panama Mega Casino

entertainment3h

Closing night at Sortis Hotel rooftop or Bling

entertainment3h
4

Farewell and Departure

Panama City

Last Panamanian morning

Geisha coffee and breakfast in Casco Viejo

food1.5h

Transfer to PTY Airport

rest1h

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