Nature · Paitilla to Casco Viejo (Bella Vista, Calidonia, Santa Ana)
Cinta Costera (Coastal Beltway)
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A 7 km public waterfront park along Panama Bay with gardens, bike lanes, sports fields and lookouts. It starts at Paitilla and ends at Casco Viejo, passing the Fish Market (Mercado de Mariscos) on the way.
Good to know
Bikes are popular here; the Paitilla end is the easiest access point for visitors staying near the synagogues. Coordinates are a point on the Calidonia section and are approximate for a 7 km park.
Details
- Hours
- Public park
- Duration
- 1-3 hours
- Seasonality
- Year-round; early morning and evening are cooler
- Best for ages
- All ages
- Shabbat
- The eastern end starts in Paitilla, so families staying in the Paitilla/Punta Pacífica area can walk onto it on Shabbat (no tickets, no transport). Check the local eruv status with Chabad or Shevet Ahim before carrying anything.
- Booking
- No
- Kosher food
- Food kiosks along the route are not kosher. Kosher restaurants are close to the Paitilla end.
- Distance from Panama City
- Begins in Punta Paitilla and runs about 7 km west to Casco Viejo
Sources
- tourismpanama.com (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 5, 2026
- chabadpanama.com (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 5, 2026
- nominatim.openstreetmap.org (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 5, 2026
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