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Panama City, Panama Aliza Elbert and Justin Gould Overview: If Panama is known to be the crossroads of the New World, then Panama City is a microcosm of the universe. The city, about one million people strong, is not only home to the world’s greatest shortcut—the Panama Canal—but numerous other attractions, hotspots, and highlights. Its cosmopolitan city line of skyscrapers, dynamic restaurant and nightlife scene, and old-world charm, is often surprising to first-timers. Taxis in the city are readily available and will generally cost around $1 per ride. Many of the city’s centers are within walking distance of each other too, which makes exploring this metropolitan capital extremely manageable. Whether it’s the starting point or ending stop on your visit to Panama, embrace the capital with open arms: chances are it’ll seduce you right back.