Places worth the detour in Panama
Panama has 34 places worth going out of your way for on Detourmap, across 8 kinds — the biggest group is parks, canyons & rock formations (16). The best known is Coiba. 23 of them are hidden gems most guides skip. Every place below has a photo and a Wikipedia article — click any of them to fly the map there.
Parks, canyons & rock formations in Panama 16
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Bocas del Toro Archipelago
Natural wonders · Notable
Group of islands in the northwest of the Caribbean Sea in Panama
Churches, temples, monasteries & shrines in Panama 4
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama City
Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral in Panama City, Panama
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St. James the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church in Santiago de Veraguas, Panama
Castles, palaces & forts in Panama 4
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Palacio de las Garzas
Castles & palaces · 17th century · Hidden gem
Seat of the Government of Panama
Bridges & aqueducts in Panama 3
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Bridge of the Americas
Great structures · 20th century · Notable
Road bridge in Panama, spanning the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal
Museums & galleries in Panama 3
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Panama Canal Museum
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum located in Panama City, Panama
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Panama Museum of Contemporary Art
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Panama
Ancient & archaeological sites in Panama 2
Volcanoes, geysers & hot springs in Panama 1
Theme parks, zoos & aquariums in Panama 1
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Parque Municipal Summit
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Municipal park in Panama City, Panama
