Palacio de las Garzas
The presidential palace by the sea in the old town, named for the white herons that live in its courtyard. Its neo-Moorish architecture is among the most ornate in the old quarter.
The presidential palace was first built in 1673, and it was rebuilt into its present form in the 1920s. Herons often wander near the courtyard fountain. Security controls the surrounding streets. Visitors may photograph the palace from designated spots outside, where they must show ID and pass a check. The interior is only occasionally open for booked guided tours. The palace is on the north side of the old town and can easily be reached on foot from the seafood market.
Opening hours
Exterior viewing only (surrounding area restrictions vary)
Nearby sights
- Casco Viejo
- Metropolitan Cathedral, Panama City
- Panama Canal Museum
- Museo de la Mola (MUMO)
- Church of San José (Golden Altar)
- Plaza de Francia & Las Bóvedas
- Mercado de Mariscos
- Cinta Costera