History of Panama

History of Panama is like history of Panama City. Panama City was founded in 1519 by the Spanish governor Pedro Arias de Ávila. The city was destroyed in 1671 by a pirate Sir Henry Morgan, leaving only the ruins of Panamá Viejo. Three years later, the city was renovated about 8km to the southwest in the area which is known as Casco Viejo.

After Panama got their independence from Colombia in the Parque de la Independencia, Panama City was established as the capital of Panama.

·         History of Panama is like history of Panama City.

·         Panama City was founded in 1519

·         Spanish governor Pedro Arias de Ávila found.

·         The city was destroyed in 1671 by a pirate Sir Henry Morgan

·          Left only the ruins of Panamá Viejo.

·         Three years later, the city was renovated which is known as Casco Viejo.

·         After Panama got their independence from Colombia, Panama City was established as the capital of Panama.