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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Panamá La Vieja Panama's First City Established In 1519

What is known today as Panama Viejo, the old city of Panama, was the first city established by the shores of the Pacific Ocean, by Governor Pedro Arias Davila in 1519. Panama La Vieja was constantly visited by galleons coming from Peru, loaded with gold and silver, and other treasures en route to Spain. As a result Panamá La Vieja  was attacked by the English corsair, Sir Henry Morgan  in 1671. Panamá La Vieja  was looted and set on fire, leaving instead of the Pearl of the Pacific, the ruins visible today. Among the ruins still visible that stand out are the convent of Saint Francis, the Company of Jesus, church of La Merced, Saint Joseph’s church, Saint John’s hospital, the royal houses, the slaughterhouse bridge, and the King’s bridge. Near the site, museums display objects from pre-Hispanic and colonial times, and scale models of the city back in the 18th century.

Location Panamá La Vieja

How to get to Panamá La Vieja

Located in Via Cincuentenario, the site may be reached by taking a cab or a bus identified with signs that read Panama Viejo, "Ruta Uno" or "Ruta Dos."

Weather

Tropical Climate and average temperature is 79ºF.

Suggestions to wear to Panamá La Vieja

You need to take light clothing, hat and comfortable shoes.

Activities in Panamá La Vieja

  • Arts & Crafts Tours
  • Botanical & Wild Life Observation
  • Cultural Tours
  • Eco-tourism
  • Expeditions
  • Fair and Festival Tours
  • Historic Site Tours

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