Christmas is celebrated the entire month of December in Panama. The Christmas spirit can be found all over the country, and in every shopping mall, with different activities during the month towards Christmas days.
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In Panama City and the countryside, you will see Christmas lights all around the main roads and parks. We highly recommend you visit Parque Omar at night in the month of December to experience Panama's Christmas vibe. Also, Avenida Balboa and Parque Urraca are recommended for an evening stroll to see the Christmas lights.
Located in the heart of Panama City you can find Parque Omar. It has a 3,9KM running trail, a play area for kids, a dog park, and many green fields perfect for a picnic, yoga, or playing some sports. However, in December the park transforms into a Christmas highlight. The entire park is decorated with lights, there are different activities and performances throughout the weekends all to celebrate the Christmas month. If you plan to visit Parque Omar at night, make sure to come by Uber if possible, since it's hard to find a parking spot inside the park.
Parque Urraca is located on Avenida Balboa. The Christmas lights transform the park into a Christmas highlight. The park has a stage where different groups perform dance and music during the weekends.
Every year a Christmas Parade takes place on the Cinta Costera (Avenida Balboa). If you live or stay on Avenida Balboa you are lucky and can watch the parade from your balcony. The traditional Christmas parade will occur on December 11, on the Cinta Costera, from 4:00 PM onwards. The Panama mayor shared that the parade's purpose is to "give the children of our country faith, hope, and love".
If you want to buy a real Christmas tree in Panama City we recommend you to visit Casa de Jamon in Costa del Este. Every year they import Christmas trees from Canada. Last week the trees arrived! Please don't wait too long, because they sell out fast. Casa de Jamon is also a great spot to get products for your Christmas dinner. They import products from Spain, the United States, Chile, Italy, and the Netherlands, among many other countries, and also have a wide range of national products. Website: Casa de Jamon Panama website.
Panamanians love Christmas, and in addition, they love shopping for the festive days. You will experience overcrowded malls during the month of December, and for a good reason; Most malls turn into a Christmas theme, with trees, ice skating, slides, music, performances, and more activities.
Until the 8th of January, you can enjoy ice skating inside Multiplaza. It is located in the Plaza del Sol in the center of Multiplaza. The price for using the track is $7.00 for a duration of 20 minutes. Opening hours: