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Cinta Costera
4.5
#4 of 189 things to do in Panama City
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167
0.8 km€€ - €€€ • Pizza • Cafe • International
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126
0.8 km€€€€ • Bar • Fusion
Dodó
180
0.5 km€€ - €€€ • Bakeries • Cafe • European
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233
0.8 km€€ - €€€ • International • Healthy • Vegetarian Friendly
Super Gourmet
489
0.8 km€ • Quick Bites • Latin • Healthy
Diablicos
1,472
0.6 km€€ - €€€ • Latin • Seafood • Central American
Nazca 21 Restaurant
644
0.9 km€€ - €€€ • Peruvian • Healthy • Vegetarian Friendly
Tantalo Kitchen & Roofbar
2,462
0.9 km€€ - €€€ • Latin • Bar • Seafood
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213
0.5 km€€ - €€€ • Cajun & Creole • Latin • Bar
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235
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250
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311
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223
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182
0.8 kmArchitectural Buildings • Religious Sites
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38
0.6 kmArt Galleries
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36
0.9 kmSpeciality Museums
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  • scotdoc2015
    Birmingham, United Kingdom189 contributions
    Pacific outlook
    A bit out of the way with no pedestrian crossing point, access is hard. If you manage to get there, its excellent picnic point, viewing point and open grass area. Try to go here at sunset time as there are very few un shade areas. If you can cross roads with kids, its worth it.
    Visited February 2023
    Written 12 March 2023
  • Rochelle F
    Randolph, New Jersey973 contributions
    A nice long walk - wear as hat as there is minimal shade
    Our last day in Panama, we decided to take a walk and crossed one of the "red bridges" as my friend called them, to walk along this roadway by the water. It was sunny and there is little shade (we left later in the morning). We walked all the way to the fish market where we had lunch and then continued to Casco Viejo for coffee. Quite a good long walk. Also doable on bikes if you have them or want to rent them.
    Visited February 2023
    Written 27 March 2023
  • ybrown59
    New York City, New York7 contributions
    Spectacular
    This is for Rafael even though you no longer work in the lounge, but he is now in the Emotions he still look out for us we appreciate everything he does for us, please keep up the good work Marcelino from concierge, we received very good advice from him, he took time to talk with us we appreciate him. Gloria Brown she had a beautiful smile and a warm greeting,she said something that made me feel at home ,she said i feel like family to her thanks Gloria It’s unfortunate that Francisco is no longer there,he took very good care of me when i was there in may 2021, thanks Francisco. This hotel is just in a perfect location the view is spectacular my room i keep bragging about it anything in 05 please give me it calm my nerves just by the view at night.thank you Hilton crew Att Yolanda Brown room 2205
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 1 September 2023
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ybrown59
New York City, NY7 contributions
Spectacular
Aug 2023 • Family
This is for Rafael even though you no longer work in the lounge, but he is now in the Emotions he still look out for us we appreciate everything he does for us, please keep up the good work Marcelino from concierge, we received very good advice from him, he took time to talk with us we appreciate him.
Gloria Brown she had a beautiful smile and a warm greeting,she said something that made me feel at home ,she said i feel like family to her thanks Gloria
It’s unfortunate that Francisco is no longer there,he took very good care of me when i was there in may 2021, thanks Francisco.
This hotel is just in a perfect location the view is spectacular my room i keep bragging about it anything in 05 please give me it calm my nerves just by the view at night.thank you Hilton crew
Att Yolanda Brown room 2205
Written 1 September 2023
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Christinah525
Shirley, NY467 contributions
A PANAMA MUST
Apr 2023 • Couples
Very nice and LONGGGG WALK.. we walked during the day and it was hot.. But we didnt mind since it was a gorgeous day. We had an amazing time taking pictures and walking observing. The environment Many locals selling things typical panamanian things. Such a nice place.. quiet. They even had wifi.

We were trying to walk to the PANAMA sign but it was quite a ways from the Seafood Market. The Mercado de Mariscos was AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS.. A lot of workers try to lure you in but very friendly. They show you many pictures of their typical foods on cell Phones. We decided to go to LA PROMESA. It didnt disappoint. Delicious fish and shrimps.

We took the metro bus and it was .25 each direction.

Great time visiting Casco Antiguo also which is across the street from the Seafood Market.

Cinta Costera was AMAZING
Written 10 April 2023
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Rochelle F
Randolph, NJ973 contributions
A nice long walk - wear as hat as there is minimal shade
Feb 2023
Our last day in Panama, we decided to take a walk and crossed one of the "red bridges" as my friend called them, to walk along this roadway by the water. It was sunny and there is little shade (we left later in the morning). We walked all the way to the fish market where we had lunch and then continued to Casco Viejo for coffee.

Quite a good long walk. Also doable on bikes if you have them or want to rent them.
Written 27 March 2023
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scotdoc2015
Birmingham, UK189 contributions
Pacific outlook
Feb 2023
A bit out of the way with no pedestrian crossing point, access is hard. If you manage to get there, its excellent picnic point, viewing point and open grass area. Try to go here at sunset time as there are very few un shade areas.
If you can cross roads with kids, its worth it.
Written 12 March 2023
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Todd U
28 contributions
Sunday Morning Bike Ride!
Nov 2022
Sunday mornings half of the Cinta Costera is open to pedestrians only. You will see walkers, joggers, roller skaters, and bicyclists. This is from 6 AM until 11 AM. Great exercise and great views all around.
Written 9 November 2022
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Expattraveler100
Sarasota, FL4,657 contributions
Best views of the city
Aug 2022
This road goes out into the ocean to avoid the city, and thankfully they added a great walking biking lane(s) to enjoy. Beautiful flowers and landscaping, wonderful views of the new and the old town, and very safe. Enjoy lunch in the very inexpensive fish market located at one end of the causeway.
Written 24 August 2022
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AzRat
Arizona1,988 contributions
great for exercise - beware poor maintenance
Aug 2022
August 2022 - We walked the Cinta for exercise during a three week stay in Casco Viejo. A nicely executed highway bypass with a separate walking and dedicated bike path. Views of the Casco, Amador, and City center coastline. Unfortunately the maintenance is poor as there are holes is the walking deck, shade structures are falling apart, and trash from road so be careful. Also if the tide is out the area around the Casco is a trashy mudflat and the walking path is on the bay side not the ocean side. However drivers must like the bypass convenience it provides around a congested Casco area. On Sundays during our recent stay in the Casco one entire direction of travel - all three lanes of the roadway - are closed for bikes, joggers, and walkers.
Written 15 August 2022
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Joao carlos
Sao Paulo, SP44 contributions
Cinta Costera: a nice 4 km strolling in Panama
Jul 2022
I do recommend for you to stay in the Casco Viejo neighborhood and from here you can do morning walkings in a superb atmosphere
Written 25 July 2022
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PuffyTracy
Allen, TX19 contributions
Very Enjoyable but There's One Issue To Be Aware Of...
Apr 2022
The Cinta Costera is a great thing to experience while you're in Panama City. The scenery is very nice and if you're a people watcher, you get to see a wide assortment of locals and tourists. We did it late on a Friday afternoon so while it was humid, it was somewhat overcast and we didn't have the sun beating down on us. We had a taxi drop us off at the PANAMA sign and then we walked back towards our hotel so I think we did maybe half of it. I highly recommend it for any visitors to Panama City. The one issue that you should be aware of is what confronted us; we got started on our walk and my wife felt nature's call. While there are public bathrooms located along the path, we found out that these were not only closed but locked shut. Apparently, the local authorities decided to do that for some reason. We were able to get a tip from a local vendor to cross Avenida Balboa and ask to use the bathroom at the Children's Hospital which we did. It's hard for my gringo mind to fathom why Panamanian authorities have done this at such a popular tourist attraction but that is the current state of affairs. Plan accordingly to avoid any uncomfortableness!
Written 3 May 2022
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Sherry T
Fort Erie, Canada103 contributions
Nice bike path, but view is of litter filled shoreline
Mar 2022
My son and I recently rented bikes in Casco Vijo and rode along this bike path, The path is in great condition, paved nicely with good space and takes you along the waterfront area. The sad part is that the beach front area is full of litter - garbage, bottles, cans and other trash lines the shoreline. It made us very sad to see the shoreline so polluted with trash.
Written 29 March 2022
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