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Light on Both Sides — Sunrise and Sunset in Panama City

Red sunset casting a fiery glow behind the high-rise buildings along the Cinta Costera in Panama City, with silhouettes of towers outlined against a deep, glowing sky.

From the high-rise where we were staying above the Cinta Costera, we watched the city wake—early, very early. With the sunrise, everything began to move: cars weaving through this impressive avenue, birds slicing the sky, the breeze stirring gently, and the promise of warmth stretching over the bay. The ocean mirrored it all, calm and silver, holding the light like a secret.

Then, from the opposite side of our view, the sun made its slow descent. The city softened under the amber light of sunset, shadows lengthened, and the sea turned from blue to silver. Down below, people walked the Cinta Costera, soaking in the last glow of day. To witness both sunrise and sunset from the same place felt like standing at the heart of something—still, luminous, and beautifully complete.

Crimson sunset behind Panama City’s skyline, with high-rise buildings in silhouette along the Cinta Costera and a glowing sky fading into night.
As the sun sinks low behind Panama City’s skyline, the sky turns to fire and the city to shadow. For a breathless moment on the Cinta Costera, everything feels suspended—caught between light and night.
Golden sunset light illuminating the other side of the Cinta Costera in Panama City, with the walkway, palm trees, and waterfront glowing in the warm, fading light.
While the sun slips behind the skyline, the other side of the Cinta Costera glows quietly in its parting light. Warm gold spills across the path, the palms, the sea—like a soft farewell whispered to the day.
As the sun dips behind the skyline, Panama City holds its breath. From the high-rise above the Cinta Costera, the sky transforms into a canvas of reds and golds, while the city below softly hums in the warm embrace of evening light. A moment of perfect stillness before night takes its turn.
The city wakes gently beneath the soft hues of sunrise. From above the Cinta Costera, Panama City’s skyline slowly comes to life, kissed by the first light of day. The calm sea reflects the quiet promise of a new beginning, while the city below breathes in the peaceful stillness of dawn.

These moments were captured during our three-month stay in Panama City, where we witnessed the city’s beauty at sunrise and sunset.

If you’re looking for more coastal charm, explore the beach towns we’ve visited. Each one has its own unique vibe, from quiet shores to lively beaches, where the sea and sky meet in perfect harmony.