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1 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 - Modern Architecture in Panama City Panama City is an amazing place where you can see a 16th century building standing near a modern 300 meter steel and glass tower. Every year dozens of tall office and apartment buildings are constructed, each with a unique design. Take this tour to discover Panama City s most prominent modern architecture. Guide Location: Panama» Panama City # of Attractions: 9 Tour Duration: 3 hour(s) Travel Distance: 5.7 km Please note: This walk is also featured in the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" downloadable on itunes App Store and Google Play. The app provides turn-by-turn GPS navigation to guide you from one tour sight to the next, so you will never be lost. The apps offer additional walking tours in Panama City. Check them out! GPSmyCity offers self-guided walking tours in over 1,000 city around the world. Please visit for more walking tour offers. List of attractions included in this self-guided walking tour: A) Trump Ocean Club B) Mystic Point Towers C) Torres las Américas D) Credicorp Bank Tower E) Global Bank Tower F) World Trade Center G) Hotel Plaza Paitilla H) Miramar Towers I) BBVA Tower Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 -

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Round the clock services, exclusive accommodations and food to satiate most exquisite appetite will make your stay here an everlasting sweet memory.

5 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 - A) Trump Ocean Club Are you bored with your daily routine? Tired of working and searching for a place to relax? Then here is your perfect weekend gateway, a new world, ideally combining natural beauty with world-class amenities. Round the clock services, exclusive accommodations and food to satiate most exquisite appetite will make your stay here an everlasting sweet memory. Built on Punta Peninsula, Trump Ocean Club offers a picturesque beach view of the Pacific Ocean and Panama Bay, complete with the spa for pampering your senses, well-equipped meeting facilities and culinary delicacies in addition to many other great services provided. This beautifully splash hotel is a joint venture of K Group & Trump Organization Talking about Panama's nightlife, this is one of the most happening places. People of Panama are known for being fun-loving and this is the reason behind the number of discos and casinos found in the city. Also, if you are in Panama, make sure to go shopping, for shopping is a religion here and the variety of souvenirs and handicrafts on offer will leave you mesmerized. Knowing this, you must stay at Trump Ocean Club at least once in your lifetime and enjoy Panama City as a wonderful vacation destination and a true home away from home. Address: Punta Paitilla, Panama City, Panama Image Courtesy of Flickr and Techamaki B) Mystic Point Towers (must see) The Mystic Point Towers, located in Punta Paitilla, were built in The towers are identical, each one 155 meters high, with 44 stories and 122 apartments. Address: Punta Paitilla, Panama City, Panama Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 -

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Address: Calle 50, Panama City, Panama Image Courtesy of Flickr and James Gose D) Credicorp Bank Tower The Credicorp Bank Tower was one of first skyscrapers erected in

Address: Avenida 4a Sur, Panama City, Panama E) Global Bank Tower The Global Bank Tower, built in 2005, is an interesting high-rise construction, from an architectural

6 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 6 - C) Torres las Américas Torres las Américas are beautiful twin glass and metal office buildings located in the center of Panama City. These 42-story buildings were built between 2002 and A third building, planned to be finished in 2010, will complete the complex. Address: Calle 50, Panama City, Panama Image Courtesy of Flickr and James Gose D) Credicorp Bank Tower The Credicorp Bank Tower was one of first skyscrapers erected in Panama City. This 42-story glass and steel building is the tallest office building in the city. Address: Avenida 4a Sur, Panama City, Panama E) Global Bank Tower The Global Bank Tower, built in 2005, is an interesting high-rise construction, from an architectural point of view. It stands 176 meters high, with 46 floors above ground and three floors below ground. It is located on Calle 50, which is famous for its great number of skyscrapers. Address: Corner Calle 50 and Calle 58 Este, Panama City, Panama Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 6 -

Its sharp outline and classical form make it the dominant construction in the area.

in Panama. This cylindrical building was erected in 1975 in Punta Paitilla. It was considered one of the best hotels in the world from 1978 to 1980.

7 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 7 - F) World Trade Center Panama s World Trade Center, located in Marbella in the center of the business district, is surrounded by other beautiful high-rises. Its sharp outline and classical form make it the dominant construction in the area. Address: Calle 53 Este, Marbella, Panama City, Panamá Image Courtesy of Flickr and Ramunas Geciauskas G) Hotel Plaza Paitilla Hotel Plaza Paitilla was the first Holiday Inn hotel built in Panama. This cylindrical building was erected in 1975 in Punta Paitilla. It was considered one of the best hotels in the world from 1978 to Today it is still a good place to stay, though it looks small in comparison to the more modern skyscrapers surrounding it. Address: Punta Paitilla, Panama City, Panama H) Miramar Towers (must see) The Miramar Towers are 168 meter high twin towers. These impressive buildings were built in 1996 and were the tallest constructions in Panama City for over five years. Located on Avenida Balboa, they overlook Panama Bay. Address: Avenida Balboa 39, Panma City, Panama Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 7 -

8 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 8 - I) BBVA Tower The BBVA Tower, located on Avenida Balbo near the Miramar Towers, houses BBVA Bank. Built from 1979 to 1996, it was the tallest construction in Panama City, at 100 meters high and 25 floors. Address: Avenida Balboa, Calles 42, Panama City, Panama Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 8 -

Cultural Walking Tour in Cairns

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 - Cultural Walking Tour in Cairns Cairns has a varied history. It's really popular amongst tourists due to its favorable climate. Cairns is also called the tropical