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Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

Legendary Tour

Embark on a journey through time

Join our Concierge team on a daily Legendary Tour for an immersive experience of the hotel's rich tapestry of history, architecture and culture.

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A testament to timelessness, this distinctive landmark has borne witness to profound changes in the country. Discover its role as a symbol of Panama's evolving society, learn about the grand celebrations of the past and be enchanted by a mesmerizing candle ritual finale.

Tours are offered daily and last 30 minutes. To partake in this extraordinary journey, approach the concierge desk at 5.30 pm.

An illustrious guest list

Delve into the building's past as the Union Club, the history of the Panama Canal and stories of legendary visitors. In addition to Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, luminaries included Eleanor Roosevelt, Albert Einstein and Helen Keller. Whether a grand gala, intellectual discussion or moment of quiet reflection, each occasion added a new layer to the Union Club’s rich tapestry.

Where cultures intertwine

As the tour concludes, a mesmerizing dance performance and candle ritual begins. A pair of dancers in traditional Panamanian attire weave through the hotel, lighting candles that line their path to symbolize the marriage of Panamanian and French cultures. Their graceful dance culminates at the hotel's central plaza, marking a fitting end to your Legendary experience.

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