Plaza Herrera — Attraction in San Felipe

We were quite underwhelmed by the "old city" in Panama. There was a lot of construction going on. there were lines of cars in the one way streets honking horns because traffic just didn't move. All the gift shops had the same stuff. Lots of crumbling buildings and some beautiful restored buildings which seemed mostly government buildings. The police force is out in droves. We didn't see many restaurants but there was a wonderful fish place that serves artisanal gelato and we enjoyed that sitting at...

Center of activity in Casco Viejo on any given day or a special holiday as I witnessed for Independence Day with traditional dancers in the plaza. The American Trade Hotel is the largest hotel and building on the plaza square and often the most photographed for its architectural beauty. But don’t overlook the Casa Casco building for its petite historical glory and its view from the top of its restaurant which overlooks not just the plaza but the canal...

Had a great time at the one of the restraunts here where we ate outside. Had a great steak and enjoyed the park with a modern atmosphere. Only qualm was the QR codes are everywhere!! I'm in vacation not carrying my phone everywhere and my phone doesnt even have a QR code scanner built in. No wifi meant the waiter had to use a tablet that was just troublesome so my advice is bring a phone with service....