What to see: Panama in 2 Days

Let's assume this is some visiting Panama... arriving Day 1 around noon, staying full of Day 2, leaving Day 3 morning.

Day 1:
-Arrive, check in hotel and get rid of baggage, freshen up, change into comfortable clothing
-Grab a cab to the Panama Canal
-Make sure to buy tickets for the entire canal, including the movie and museum, it will cost $8 and is definitely worth it to get the whole experience
-Head over to Casco Viejo for some appetizers and drinks (while it's still daylight, walk along the water, then I recommend Casa Blanca to sit outdoors and vegetate a bit)
-If you're liking the atmosphere of Casco, do dinner at Manolo Caracol (fixed price menu $2o for dinner, something different every night, always delicious) and then some bar hopping (Indigo, Platea, Havana, Relic)
-If you want to check out another area, head over to Calle Uruguay (club district), do dinner at one of the many options there (I like Habibi's, Gauchos, Market), and check out the nightlife there

Day 2:
-Catch the 8:30 ferry (weekdays) or 8:00 ferry (weekends) to Isla Taboga from the Causeway... take in the scenic views, the beautiful beach, the small town feel, and the cheap food and beers
-Head back on the 4:30 PM (weekends) or 3 PM (weekdays) ferry, and get cleaned up etc. as you wish at your hotel
-Head back over to the Causeway for an evening stroll and dinner (can't recommend one place, they're all great! we often head over to Isla Perico and choose something there)
-If you're up for it (which you should be!, last night in Panama afterall) head over to Zona Viva for some drinks and a great vibe