From the Road

Travel tips, Panama City guides, and stories from behind the wheel.

VW Safari tour in Panama City with Tomi Tours

28 June 2026

THE MOST MEMORABLE VIEWS OF PANAMA CITY

Some cities are famous for a single iconic landmark. Others are remembered for their museums, beaches, or architecture. Panama City is different. It is a city defined by its extraordinary views. Few destinations in the world offer such an impressive variety of landscapes within such a short distance. Here, visitors can admire a futuristic skyline rising beside the Pacific Ocean, centuries-old colonial streets overlooking modern skyscrapers, tropical rainforests bordering one of the world's busiest shipping routes, and panoramic viewpoints where engineering, nature, and history all come together. At Tomi Tours, we've spent years exploring Panama City from every possible angle. Every tour has helped us discover viewpoints that consistently leave travelers speechless. Some are world-famous, while others remain hidden gems known mostly to locals. Together, they tell the complete story of a city unlike any other.

27 June 2026

WHY PANAMA CITY IS PERFECT FOR SLOW TRAVEL

In today's world, travel often feels like a race. Many travelers arrive with detailed itineraries, dozens of attractions to visit, and only a few days to experience an entire destination. They move quickly from one landmark to the next, taking photos before rushing off to the next stop. While this approach allows visitors to check places off a list, it often leaves little room to truly experience the destination itself. Panama City invites travelers to do something different. Rather than rewarding speed, it rewards curiosity. Rather than encouraging visitors to hurry, it encourages them to slow down, look around, and discover the countless details that make the city one of Latin America's most fascinating destinations. At Tomi Tours, this philosophy has always been at the heart of every experience we create. We don't believe the best tours are the ones that visit the most places. We believe they're the ones that allow guests to truly connect with the city, its history, its people, and its atmosphere.

26 June 2026

A QUIET MORNING IN PANAMA CITY

There is a version of Panama City that many visitors never get to experience. It exists only for a few precious hours each morning, before the city awakens to its usual rhythm. Before the traffic begins to flow, before cafés fill with conversation, and before the tropical sun reaches its full intensity, Panama City becomes remarkably peaceful. The streets are quieter, the air feels cooler, and the city seems to pause for a brief moment before another busy day begins. At Tomi Tours, these early hours are among our favorite times to explore. Whether cruising through the city in one of our iconic yellow, green, or orange VW Safari vehicles, enjoying the comfort of our beautifully restored Ferrari-red 1972 VW Kombi, or experiencing the freedom of our classic VW Dune Buggy, a quiet morning offers an entirely different perspective of Panama City one that feels authentic, intimate, and unforgettable.

25 June 2026

THE BEST SPOTS TO WATCH THE CITY WAKE UP

Few travelers ever experience Panama City at its most peaceful moment. Before the traffic begins, before the cafés fill with customers, and before the tropical heat settles over the city, Panama City reveals a completely different personality. The early morning hours offer a side of the city that feels calm, refreshing, and surprisingly intimate. At Tomi Tours, sunrise is one of our favorite times to explore. Whether cruising in our iconic yellow, green, or orange VW Safari vehicles, enjoying the views from our Ferrari-red 1972 VW Kombi, or experiencing the city from our classic VW Dune Buggy, the early hours provide some of the most spectacular scenery Panama has to offer.

24 June 2026

A GUIDE TO PANAMA CITY'S HIDDEN HISTORY

Most visitors come to Panama City expecting to learn about the Panama Canal, admire the modern skyline, and explore the colorful streets of Casco Viejo. While these landmarks are undoubtedly important, they represent only a small portion of the city's fascinating story. Beneath the skyscrapers, colonial architecture, and bustling avenues lies a hidden history spanning more than 500 years. Panama City has been shaped by pirates, explorers, merchants, indigenous cultures, military occupations, global trade, and engineering achievements that changed the world.

23 June 2026

THE BEST STREET ART IN PANAMA CITY

When most people think of Panama City, they immediately picture the Panama Canal, the modern skyline rising above the Pacific Ocean, or the historic streets of Casco Viejo. While these landmarks certainly define the city, there is another side of Panama that many visitors never expect to discover: a vibrant and constantly evolving street art scene. Over the last decade, colorful murals, large scale urban artworks, and creative public installations have quietly transformed parts of Panama City into an open-air gallery. What was once overlooked wall space has become a canvas for artists who use color, symbolism, and creativity to tell stories about Panama's culture, history, identity, and future. For travelers willing to explore beyond the traditional tourist attractions, street art offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's artistic soul.

22 June 2026

WHERE LOCALS GO ON SUNDAY IN PANAMA CITY

If you truly want to understand a city, don't just visit its monuments experience a Sunday the way locals do. In Panama City, Sundays have a completely different rhythm from the rest of the week. The business meetings, traffic congestion, and fast paced energy that characterize weekdays begin to fade. The city slows down. Families reconnect, friends gather, and residents take advantage of the beautiful outdoor spaces that make Panama City such a unique place to live. For visitors, Sunday offers a rare opportunity to experience a more authentic side of the city one that often remains hidden behind the typical tourist attractions.

21 June 2026

THE BEST PLACES TO SEE SHIPS ENTER THE PANAMA CANAL

Few engineering achievements in human history have changed global commerce as profoundly as the Panama Canal. For more than a century, this remarkable waterway has connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, eliminating the need for ships to navigate around the southern tip of South America and reducing travel distances by thousands of miles. Today, the Canal remains one of the most important trade routes on the planet, handling approximately 5% of global maritime commerce and serving as a vital link between continents. For visitors to Panama, witnessing these enormous vessels enter and transit the Canal is often one of the most unforgettable experiences of their journey.

20 June 2026

THE BEST SPOTS FOR SKYLINE VIEWS IN PANAMA CITY

One of the most unexpected surprises for many visitors to Panama City is its skyline. Travelers often arrive expecting tropical weather, colonial architecture, beautiful coastlines, and the world-famous Panama Canal. While Panama certainly delivers all of those experiences, many are astonished to discover a skyline that rivals some of the most recognizable cities in the Americas. Towering glass skyscrapers rise dramatically along the Pacific coastline, creating a modern urban landscape unlike anywhere else in Central America. The combination of ocean views, tropical surroundings, and cutting-edge architecture gives Panama City a unique identity that continues to surprise visitors from around the world.