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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 24 attractions in Panama City
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Built soon after the first Spanish settlement in the 16th century, this small church features the famous Golden Altar (Altar de Oro), which is made... more » Built soon after the first Spanish settlement in the 16th century, this small church features the famous Golden Altar (Altar de Oro), which is made entirely of pure gold. « less
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Attraction type: Historic site, Religious site
Address: Panama City
Panama

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“Morgan didn't get it”
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4 of 5 stars
EdWLincoln_NE
Lincoln, NE
7 Mar 2008

Enjoyed this little church with the huge golden altar that was hidden when Morgan looted and then burned old Panama City (thus the Ruinas). It sure had the gold the pirate was looking for. The church is neat and fairly plain with other nice artwork and a little gift shop. more

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