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Avenida Balboa (Balboa Avenue), Panama City
Balboa Avenue (Avenida Balboa) in Panama City is an emblematic waterfront boulevard stretching approximately 3.5 km along the Pacific Ocean. Named after the Spanish explorer Vasco Nuñez de Balboa, it has become one of the prime locales for real estate development due to its scenic views and strategic location.
The thoroughfare was thoroughly remodeled and expanded in 2009, aimed at enhancing its status as a major tourist destination and a vital gathering spot for both residents and visitors. It runs from Punta Paitilla to Old Town (Casco Viejo) and features a range of attractions including upscale restaurants, casual cafes, and vibrant nightlife venues. These establishments offer a variety of cuisines and are perfect spots to enjoy the ocean breeze and spectacular sunsets.
Adjacent to Balboa Avenue is the Cinta Costera, a palm tree-lined promenade that provides a tranquil escape from the urban rush. It's a popular spot for jogging, cycling, and enjoying leisure activities like feeding local wildlife or relishing local snacks like "raspaos." The Cinta Costera not only enhances the leisure appeal of Balboa Avenue but also offers stunning views of the Ocean Reef Islands and serves as a refreshing green space amidst the cityscape.
Moreover, Balboa Avenue's proximity to key areas like the financial district and Old Town (Casco Viejo) adds to its appeal. It allows easy access to the city’s financial hubs, making it an ideal location for professionals. Meanwhile, the nearby historic district of Old Town (Casco Viejo) offers a cultural retreat with its cobblestone streets and colonial architecture, making Balboa Avenue a comprehensive hub of commerce, culture, and recreation in Panama City.
The thoroughfare was thoroughly remodeled and expanded in 2009, aimed at enhancing its status as a major tourist destination and a vital gathering spot for both residents and visitors. It runs from Punta Paitilla to Old Town (Casco Viejo) and features a range of attractions including upscale restaurants, casual cafes, and vibrant nightlife venues. These establishments offer a variety of cuisines and are perfect spots to enjoy the ocean breeze and spectacular sunsets.
Adjacent to Balboa Avenue is the Cinta Costera, a palm tree-lined promenade that provides a tranquil escape from the urban rush. It's a popular spot for jogging, cycling, and enjoying leisure activities like feeding local wildlife or relishing local snacks like "raspaos." The Cinta Costera not only enhances the leisure appeal of Balboa Avenue but also offers stunning views of the Ocean Reef Islands and serves as a refreshing green space amidst the cityscape.
Moreover, Balboa Avenue's proximity to key areas like the financial district and Old Town (Casco Viejo) adds to its appeal. It allows easy access to the city’s financial hubs, making it an ideal location for professionals. Meanwhile, the nearby historic district of Old Town (Casco Viejo) offers a cultural retreat with its cobblestone streets and colonial architecture, making Balboa Avenue a comprehensive hub of commerce, culture, and recreation in Panama City.
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Avenida Balboa (Balboa Avenue) on Map
Sight Name: Avenida Balboa (Balboa Avenue)
Sight Location: Panama City, Panama (See walking tours in Panama City)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Panama City, Panama (See walking tours in Panama City)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Panama City, Panama
Create Your Own Walk in Panama City
Creating your own self-guided walk in Panama City is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Old Town Walking Tour
Casco Antiguo, also known as Casco Viejo, is the fabulous old city of Panama. UNESCO has recognized the old city's cultural and architectural importance and listed Old Town as a World Heritage Site.
Spain founded Panama City in 1519. In 1671, pirate Henry Morgan destroyed the original city. In 1674 Spanish conquistador Alonso Mercado de Villacorta rebuilt Casco Viejo five miles south of... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
Spain founded Panama City in 1519. In 1671, pirate Henry Morgan destroyed the original city. In 1674 Spanish conquistador Alonso Mercado de Villacorta rebuilt Casco Viejo five miles south of... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
Historical Churches Tour
Caught between the lush green mountains and the ocean, the capital of Panama is a concentration of colors and styles. The evidence of Spanish influence is still vivid in the colonial landmarks, especially religious sites.
For centuries, colonial religious architecture has played an important role in the configuration of the urban layout of Panama City. By the 17th century, convents had an... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
For centuries, colonial religious architecture has played an important role in the configuration of the urban layout of Panama City. By the 17th century, convents had an... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles