Gay Panama City

Panama City is Central America's cosmopolitan surprise. It's a dynamic capital where gleaming skyscrapers rise alongside colonial Casco Viejo and the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal creates endless fascination for visitors.

The city has become significantly more LGBT-friendly over the past decade, with a thriving queer community of locals and expats creating a welcoming atmosphere even though public displays of affection should still be kept low-key. Panama City now hosts a huge annual Pride parade in Casco Viejo, where most of the gay-friendly bars and establishments have set up shop.