Casa Las Monjas

Avenida Central
Between Calle 3 and Calle 4
Casco Antiguo, San Felipe

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Casa de Las Monjas is one of Casco Antiguo's finest models of restoration. From its lime greens and light beiges in the entryway, to its spectacular courtyard area with century old exposed stone walls, it is the perfect example of a reborn beauty. It sits on the central avenue, just next to Manolo Caracol, one of the city's finest culinary destinations. It is within walking distance to anything and everything in the Old Quarter, just a few feet from a gourmet ice cream shop and not but a block from the sea.

It was on this block where the new city of Panama was founded in the XVII century, and meandering down its streets is definitely like a trip back in time. In the preserved architectural drawings of Bernardo Cevallos y Arce that date back to 1688, you can spot a great central patio that occupied two-thirds of the block (where the building is located today). The building's name "Las Monjas" (the Nuns) comes from the convent that once stood by the steps of the modern day National Theatre.

Diagonal from Casa de Las Monjas is the proudly restored Casa Góngora. Casa Góngora is one of the few colonial constructions that survived the several fires that occurred in the area. On Wednesday nights they have live Jazz performances at 8pm, so bring some vino, some snacks and grab a seat.

On a map, Casa de Las Monjas is situated between Plaza de la Independencia and the beautifully restored Palacio National, which houses the National Theatre and the Ministry of Government & Justice. It's just one block from the promenade that nestles up to the water's edge. From the promenade, enjoy spectacular views of the Panamá City skyline or ships waiting to enter the Canal. Quite possibly the most romantic spot in the area to view the sunset.

----Units starting at $175/night----