Spectator Sports in Panama City

Horse Racing -- The Hipódromo Presidente Remón (tel. 217-6060; www.hipodromo.com) inaugurated more than a half-century ago, is a prestigious venue and a fun place to spend an afternoon. Races are held on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. To get here, take a taxi to Vía José Agustín Arango, on the way out to the airport. The Hipódromo can be reached via the Corredor Sur or by following Vía España until it turns into Vía Arango.