On our last day in Panama our flight did not leave until the afternoon, which gave us a morning to do touristy stuff. During all our trips to Panama City we had never gone to the old city, Panama Viejo.
Panama Viejo is a World Heritage Site and is the remains of the original Panama City which was destroyed by pirates in 1671.
Most of the ruins are at the far end of the site. You can take a shuttle and work your way back.
We did the opposite, walked to the end and took the shuttle part way back to the entrance as there was just so much to see right from the get go!
We were at the site shortly after it opened at 8:30 AM. We had to be back at the hotel in three hours. That was enough time to see most everything, and the site is not far from downtown.
We did a self guided tour. There was plenty of information available, both in Spanish and English.
Throughout our walk towards the museum and main structures, there were multiple grass covered mounds. Apparently those mounds are ruins to be uncovered in the future.
The evacuation is a work in progress. The cistern is being worked on.
Looks like some of the old walls need ‘shoring up’.
Inside the church.
We got to climb to the top of this building.
There was a new staircase, although there were lots of old uneven steps too.
Great views from the top.
The museum was big and well appointed. We could easily have spent a couple of hours there.
A fascinating morning that well worth the trip. It was a good thing it was cloudy as it was hot!
Another winter travel over and done.
Happy Easter
Ruth
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A winter well spent!
Welcome home, see you soon
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