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Panama CanalvsMuseo Panama Viejo
Panama Canal and Museo Panama Viejo are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Museo Panama Viejo ranks slightly higher than Panama Canal. Museo Panama Viejo is ranked #5 in Panama City with approval from 4 reviews including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Panama Canal
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Panama City, Panama
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Frommer's "You may wish to visit the Canal Building before heading up to the top of Cerro Ancón because the road (via Quarry Heights) leads up from here." Full review
Lonely Planet "The story of the monumental effort to build the Panama Canal is powerfully depicted in murals by notable artist William B Van Ingen of New York." Full review
Museo Panama Viejo
Fodor's Lonely Planet Frommer's Lonely Planet
Avenida Cincuentenario, Panama City, Panama
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Fodor's "Panamá Viejo was founded in 1519 by the conquistador Pedroarias Dávila. Built on the site of an indigenous village that had existed for centuries, the city soon became a busy colonial outpost. "
Lonely Planet "In the original settlement, this museum hosts an impressive scale model of Panamá Viejo prior to 1671 as well as a few colonial artifacts." Full review
Frommer's "You can still admire the newly restored Plaza Mayor and adjoining bell tower of Panama's original cathedral, as well as collections of walls from various convents and palaces." Full review
Lonely Planet "Founded on August 15, 1519, by Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias de Ávila, the city of Panamá was the first European settlement along the Pacific." Full review
