Panama City Attractions

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Match the famous tourist attractions in Panama with their descriptions:

Casco Viejo = A ruined colonial fort with a rocky promontory overlooking the Río Chagres and the Caribbean Sea. San Lorenzo fort = A historic neighborhood in Panama City with hip rooftop bars, chic restaurants, and ancient churches. Panama Viejo = A colonial fort standing guard over the mouth of the Río Chagres. Plaza de Catedral = The ruins of the first European city founded on the Pacific coast of the Americas.

Match the famous tourist attractions in Panama with their features:

Casco Viejo = Offers classy boutique accommodations, casual cafés, and fine-dining. San Lorenzo fort = Has a growing trendy nightlife scene. Panama Viejo = Features ancient churches and restored mansions. Iglesia de la Merced = Provides commanding views of the Río Chagres and the Caribbean Sea.

Match the famous tourist attractions in Panama with their locations:

Casco Viejo = 8km northeast of Panama City's center. San Lorenzo fort = In the historic center of Panama City. Panama Viejo = Perches high on a rocky promontory. Palacio Presidencial = Standing guard over the mouth of the Río Chagres.

Match the famous tourist attractions in Panama with their historical significance:

Casco Viejo = A reminder of the defenses against marauding pirates. San Lorenzo fort = The first European city founded on the Pacific coast of the Americas. Panama Viejo = Established in 1673 by the Spanish. Portobelo fort = A significant remaining settlement from the conquest era. Signup and view all the answers

Match the famous tourist attractions in Panama with their characteristics:

Casco Viejo = Relatively well-preserved ruins. San Lorenzo fort = A bustling area with a lively nightlife. Panama Viejo = A scenic place with forest surroundings. Iglesia de la Merced = A historical sight with ancient architecture. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical events with the correct year:

Construction of the original sea-level earth-and-wood fort began = 1595 Francis Drake failed to take the fort = 1596 The fort was rebuilt in coral stone = 1670 The fort was ruined by the British = 1680 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following locations with their corresponding features:

Área Protegida San Lorenzo = Secondary forest and swampland Panama Canal = Pristine rainforest and artificial lake Portobelo = Provincial capital Chagres = River flowing to Panama City Signup and view all the answers

Match the following figures with their corresponding actions:

Francis Drake = Failed to take San Lorenzo fort Henry Morgan = Took San Lorenzo fort and destroyed Panama City Robert Jenkins = Was wounded by Spanish coastguards Captain of the British merchant ship = Launched the War of Jenkins' Ear Signup and view all the answers

Match the following features with their corresponding locations:

Anti-aircraft platform = Next to the tower in San Lorenzo fort Drawbridge = Entrance to San Lorenzo fort Guardhouse = Main entrance to San Lorenzo fort Artificial lake = Part of the Panama Canal Signup and view all the answers

Match the following national parks with their corresponding purpose:

Soberanía = Protecting the Panama Canal's watershed Camino de Cruces = Preserving the old Spanish colonial trail Chagres = Conserving the rainforest ecosystem Portobelo = Safeguarding the historic fort and port Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Famous Tourist Attractions in Panama

Casco Viejo

Established in 1673 by the Spanish, after the original settlement, Panama Viejo, was sacked by Welsh buccaneer Henry Morgan.
Features historic sights, boutique accommodations, casual cafes, fine-dining, and a growing trendy nightlife scene.
Must-visit places include Iglesia de la Merced, Plaza de Catedral, and Palacio Presidencial.

San Lorenzo Colonial Fort

Ruined colonial fort built in 1595 to protect Spanish boats from foreign vessels.
Located on a rocky promontory, overlooking the Río Chagres and the Caribbean Sea.
Set within the 120-sq-km Área Protegida San Lorenzo, a protected area with secondary forest and swampland, ideal for birdwatching.
435 bird species have been recorded in the area.

The Panama Canal

Runs 77km across the isthmus between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
A monumental engineering feat and a triumph of human endeavor and sacrifice.
Can be explored on an excursion from Panama City.
Cuts through pristine rainforest and across a vast artificial lake.
Four national parks (Soberanía, Camino de Cruces, Chagres, and Portobelo) were formed to protect the Canal's watershed.