The top 5 activities to do in Panama on a rainy day is an article that I will explain to how you take advantage of your time and don’t get bored in your hotel, apartment or house.
You must remember, that Panama is a country located in a humid tropical zone, the reason why a great part of the year it rains, approximately 8 months, that is the duration of our rainy season.
This doesn’t stop you from knowing the diversity that its offers, its people and its culture. Here I leave you the Top 5 Activities to do in Panama on a Rainy Day, without any order of preference: You can visit Museums, Shopping Malls, The Panama Canal, Craft Market and know the diversity of Panamanian Gastronomy.
Museums
Museums tell our history as a nation as well as knowing the diversity in fauna, flora and culture. We recommend you visit the following museums:
Museum of Biodiversity: Located on the Amador Causeway, this Museum operates from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM and the entrance price is from $ 5.00. For more information visit http://www.biomuseopanama.org
Panama Canal Museum: Located in the Old Town of Panama City, its schedule is from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM from Tuesday to Sunday. Entrance price from $ 3.00 national and $ 10.00 foreign. For more information visit http://museodelcanal.com/
Museum of Panama La Vieja: Located on Via Centenario, in the Lefevre Park, this museum has a schedule from 08:30 AM to 04:30 AM from Tuesday to Sunday. For more information visit http://www.patronatopanamaviejo.org
There are many others but I think it would be these 3 that you should not miss.
Malls
If you enjoy shopping activities then you are in the correct country because Panama is considered as the country of the Deals. Commercial activities in shopping centers usually start at 10:00 AM and end around 08:00 PM.
On special festivities such as Black Friday, New Year’s Eve parties the Mall may close past midnight.
We have multiple Shopping Centers but we can recommend the following:
Albrook Mall: It is the biggest evil in Panama and it is located between Avenida Roosevelt and Avenida de la Amistad, Panama City. It is right next to the bus terminal, the Panama metro and the Tryp Hotel. For more information visit
http://www.albrookmall.com
Multiplaza Mall: This mall is in the DownTown of Panama City, accessible to many offices and banks. In it is the Courtyard Marriot Hotel. For more information visit
http://multiplaza.com/panama/
MultiCentro: Located on Avenida Balboa, Panama City, it has a Casino and two hotels such as the famous Hard Rock Hotel and the Radisson Decapolis. For more information http://www.multicentro.com.pa/
Miraflores Visitors Center
The rain is not an impediment for you to get to know the Panama Canal, specifically in the Miraflores locks you will find this Center where there is a museum, restaurant and a rooftop viewpoint where you can watch the passing of the boats. It is open every day from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM and its entrance for adults is from $ 3.00 residents and $ 15.00 foreigners. For more information visit:
https://visitcanaldepanama.com/centro-de-visitantes-de-miraflores/
Panamanian Gastronomy
This is one of the activities to do in Panama on a rainy day that you should not miss, due to the ethnic diversity in Panama, we have several restaurants but if you are interested in Panamanian cuisine we recommend you visit:
El Trapiche: This restaurant with Panamanian flavor has 3 branches located in Vía Argentina, Albrook Mall and San Francisco. For more information visit:
http://eltrapicherestaurante.com/
Tinajas: Located in the heart of the Banking area of Panama City, specifically on 51 E St, this restaurant offers nightly shows with typical dances. For more information, call +507 2637890
Diablicos: It´s the favorite restaurant of the visitors of Casco Antiguo, located in Central Avenue 7th, next to the traffic police. For more information
https://www.diablicospanama.com/
Handicraft Market
In a safe and indoor environment, you can visit and find handicrafts of peasants and indigenous Panamanians at affordable prices. We recommend the following:
Balboa’s Buhonería y Artesanía Market: Located in Balboa, it has a schedule from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM. For more information, you can call +507 5065738
Craft Market of Panama Viejo: It has a schedule from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. at 6:00 p.m. It is located on Ave. Cincuentenario next to the Museum of Old Panama. For more information, you can call +507 5600535.
Last but not least, we give you a tip that does not fail. When it rains in Panama City, in San Blas it is usually sunny or part of the day. Just make sure that the country is not indirectly affected by a hurricane or a cold front. If you want to know the most appropriate time to go to San Blas I leave here the link.
Hopefully, this article will help you with the top 5 activities to do in Panama on a rainy day and organize your trip.
