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Panama City with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Panama City is fun for families, with monkeys, giant ships and beaches. Here is how to spend a family trip in Panama — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Monkey island
  2. 2Miraflores Locks
  3. 3Casco Viejo
  4. 4Taboga beach

Meet the monkeys

Boat to monkey island on Gatún Lake.

Watch the ships

See giant vessels at the Miraflores Locks.

Island beach

Relax on Taboga’s sandy shores.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Panama City — prices per person.

Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Jungle Walk
Panama City
Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Jungle Walk
5.0(101)·5 hours
from$109/ person
via Viator
Miraflores Canal Locks and Casco Viejo walking all inclusive tour
Panama City
Miraflores Canal Locks and Casco Viejo walking all inclusive tour
4.9(80)·5 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Private Fishing & Scenic Cruise – 27ft Proline | Taboga Island
Panama City
Private Fishing & Scenic Cruise – 27ft Proline | Taboga Island
4.9(33)·8 hours
from$375/ person
via Viator
Panama Canal with entrance included and Gatun Lake Boat Tour
Panama City
Panama Canal with entrance included and Gatun Lake Boat Tour
4.9(498)·5 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Panama City & Panama Canal: Miraflores Locks Half-Day Tour
Panama City
Panama City & Panama Canal: Miraflores Locks Half-Day Tour
4.9(11)·5 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Panama City
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
4.8(471)·4 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
Panama City
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
4.9(67)·4 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Panama City
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
4.8(410)·8 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator

Panama City with kids — FAQ

Is Panama City good for kids?
Yes — the monkey-island boat safari, the giant ships at the Miraflores Locks, the Taboga island beaches and the BioMuseo make Panama City a fun, varied family destination.
What are the best things to do in Panama City with children?
Top family picks are the Gatún Lake monkey island, the Miraflores Locks, a Taboga island day trip, and the colourful BioMuseo.
Is Panama City easy to visit with kids?
Yes — short distances, boat trips, wildlife and beaches make Panama City manageable and enjoyable for families, especially on guided tours.

Explore more in Panama City

Panama CanalCasco Viejo Old TownJungle & WildlifeEmberá Village