Spanish Colonial Era (1519–1821): Known as Panamá Viejo, it was a vital, prosperous transshipment point for wealth from the Inca Empire. It was destroyed in…
Colombian Period (1821–1903): After gaining independence from Spain, Panama became part of Gran Colombia. This period saw the construction of the Panama Railway…
The city was rebuilt in 1673 in a new location approximately 5 miles (8 km) southwest of the original city.
Tomás Herrera (1804–1854) was a key 19th-century Panamanian military leader and statesman born in Panama City, best known for leading Panama’s brief…
Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, Located within the historic district of Casco Viejo (also known as San Felipe or Casco Antiguo), these ruins were once the site…