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Hotel in Panama City, Panama near Multicentro

The Radisson Decapolis Hotel in Panama City, Panama is connected via a suspended glass walkway to the Majestic Casino and Multicentro Shopping Mall. Multicentro houses over 260 fashionable, brand-name shops and is another one of the great advantages offered to our Panama City, Panama hotel's guests. Our central location puts guests near local points of interest, including the new motorway that links Panama City to the airport and other popular destinations.

Guests at our Hotel in Panama City, Panama enjoy easy access to the following attractions:

• The Panama Canal
  Known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," the Panama Canal put Panama City on the map. Considered one of the greatest human engineering feats, the 80-kilometer-long canal was constructed to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, giving ships faster trade routes. Observation towers allow tourists to watch ships pass through the locks. Stop by the Miraflores Visitors Center to learn about the canal's construction and history.
  Phone: (507) 272-1111
• Museo del Canal Interoceanico
  This museum chronicles the history of the Panama Canal, spanning the period between the search for shorter trade routes between Europe and Asia to the present day. Come hear the fascinating story of the Panama Canal and see original copies of canal treaties. Call ahead and arrange a free, guided tour in English.
  Phone: (507) 211-1649
• Panama Vieja and Casco Viejo
  Take a tour of these two historical regions of Panama City and see how the city developed over the last four centuries. Learn about the pirates that burned Panama Vieja, which was later rebuilt at the site of Casco Viejo in 1671. Panama City has an exciting history waiting for you to explore.
• Parque Natural Metropolitano
  Only 10 minutes north of downtown Panama City, this rainforest park is home to a variety of interesting animals. Watch monkeys swing from trees filled with more than 200 species of birds. Enjoy breathtaking views of Panama City while on a ranger-guided tour along one of the park's many nature trails, or browse the library and explore the museum.
  Phone: (507) 232-5552
• San Jose Cathedral
  Visit this beautiful structure and the Altar of Gold housed inside, one of Panama City's most prized treasures. Learn how a priest painted it black in 1671 and convinced pirate Henry Morgan it was made of wood so that it wouldn't be stolen.
• Summit Botanical Gardens and Zoo
  Just 20 minutes from downtown Panama City, this zoo houses jaguars, scarlet macaws, tapirs and monkeys in their natural habitats. Get a rare glimpse of Panama's national bird and the largest bird of prey in this hemisphere, the Harpy Eagle.
• Multicentro Shopping Mall
  Our hotel is connected to Central America's largest mall, which includes jewelers, perfumeries, fashion outlets, local artisans, art galleries, banks, furniture stores, a nine-screen movie theatre, a night-club and the 4,000 square meter Majestic Casino. There is also a food court with over thirty different restaurants and a seated terrace with a breathtaking panoramic view.
  Phone: (507) 208-2500

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