Where Panama Began: A Walk Through the Ruins of Panamá Viejo This is where Panama City was first founded. It’s called Panamá Viejo, and it’s about six miles from Casco Viejo—the second version of the city. At the time, its original name was Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Panamá. A Spanish man named Pedro Arias Dávila founded it on August 15, 1519. From this spot, expeditions set out to conquer the Inca Empire in South America.

Walk through time in the heart of Panamá Viejo, where stone walls remember centuries of sun, sea, and silence. Discover the roots of Panama City—and let its echoes guide you. #PanamaViejo #PanamaCity #ColonialHistory #TravelDeeper #WalkingThroughTime #HistoricRuins #CartagenaToPanama #travelphotos