BBVA Tower, Panama City
The BBVA Tower, prominently located on Avenida Balboa near the Miramar Towers, serves as the office building for BBVA Bank. This iconic structure was constructed between 1979 and 1996, standing as the tallest building in Panama City at a height of 100 meters, with a total of 25 floors. Originally known as the Banco Exterior Tower, the BBVA Tower was a significant landmark in the city, holding the title of the tallest building until 1996.
The BBVA Tower is a testament to the architectural evolution of its time. It reflects the contemporary trends and the social and cultural milieu of the era during which it was built. The building's design and stature were intended to convey a specific image, aligning with BBVA's brand and corporate identity.
In addition to its role as a financial hub, the BBVA Tower is a part of Panama City's architectural heritage, symbolizing a period of growth and modernization in the urban landscape. Now, as part of BAC Panama, it continues to be a significant structure, contributing to the skyline and serving as a landmark of historical and cultural importance.
The BBVA Tower is a testament to the architectural evolution of its time. It reflects the contemporary trends and the social and cultural milieu of the era during which it was built. The building's design and stature were intended to convey a specific image, aligning with BBVA's brand and corporate identity.
In addition to its role as a financial hub, the BBVA Tower is a part of Panama City's architectural heritage, symbolizing a period of growth and modernization in the urban landscape. Now, as part of BAC Panama, it continues to be a significant structure, contributing to the skyline and serving as a landmark of historical and cultural importance.
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BBVA Tower on Map
Sight Name: BBVA Tower
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.
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
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