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Plaza de Francia

Plaza de Francia

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Location: San Felipe, Panamá, Panamá, Panama

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1. Old Town Promenade – Plaza de Francia loop from Barrio Chino

4.93km

01:18

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Plaza de Francia – Old Town Promenade loop from Vía Argentina

14.0km

03:39

100m

90m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alnobbi

December 13, 2021

Architecturally, the course is impressively constructed and very appealing. In addition to the curved design around the obelisk in the middle, some columns with statues stretch into the air. What I found most interesting was that the prominent Frenchman Ferdinand-Marie de Lesseps found a place here. He didn't build the Panama Canal, but the Suez Canal. He later failed at the Panama Canal.

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Hartmut

April 29, 2025

Built in honor of the French workers who lost their lives during the construction of the Panama Canal, the Plaza de Francia (France Square) is located on the waterfront of Panama City's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Casco Viejo (Old Town). The square is not only an important meeting place but also houses a striking 18-meter-tall obelisk, a tribute to the workers.

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CE-HAM

September 27, 2025

Beautifully landscaped square with spectacular views from the promenade.

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Location: San Felipe, Panamá, Panamá, Panama

Plaza de Francia

1. Old Town Promenade – Plaza de Francia loop from Barrio Chino

2. Plaza de Francia – Old Town Promenade loop from Vía Argentina

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