Things to do in Panama City

HighlightsLearn about the old and colonial history of the countryHave a scenic drive past the modern city of PanamaAppreciate the many changes the city has gone through by viewing its unique architectureDescriptionVisit 'Old Panama' before continuing your guided Panama City tour to colonial Panama. Visit a beautiful vaulted promenade known as Las Bovedas and the French Plaza, a number of old house...

HighlightsCruise past lush rainforests to a secluded region of the lakeDiscover many of the wildlife in their natural habitatVisit exhibitions which include historical objects of canal operationsDescriptionThis is an exciting Panama Canal tour which will allow you to cruise past lush rainforests to a secluded region of the lake and witness firsthand the splendor and excitement of the jungle. Befo...

Highlightsjourney into the lives of the Emberá Indian tribeboard the dugout canoes that will take you to the Emberá villageSee the spectacular craft items produced by the EmberáDescriptionThis tour was designed for you to step aboard a time machine and travel back more than 600 years; to a Central America only few have had the privilege of experiencing. More than a tour, this is a journey into ...

HighlightsWatch different species of monkeys in their natural habitatObserves sloths closely and learn more about these interesting animalsVisit the Butterfly House and see local speciesDuring your boat ride discover other animals in the rainforestDescriptionAfter a pickup from your hotel, head to the Gamboa Rainforest Resort in the Soberania National Park. From here board a boat and sail on Gatun...

HighlightsObserve three different species of monkeys in their natural habitatExplore Gatun Lake in a boat navigating the Panama CanalDiscover the enormous biodiversity of the Panamanian rainforestDescriptionFollowing a convenient pickup from your hotel in Panama City, head to the town of Gamboa in the Soberania National Park. Get on board a boat and depart along the Gatun Lake next to the huge shi...

HighlightsWatch the huge ships navigate the Panama CanalLearn more about a miracle of engineering at the Panama Canal Visitors CenterEncounter monkeys in their natural environmentDescriptionBenefit from pick-up at your hotel or other location in Panama City, and journey to the Panama Canal Visitors Center to get a detailed explanation about how the canal and famous Miraflores Locks work. Visit the...

HighlightsOn this guided tour of an Embera Indian Village, get a glimpse into the traditional lives of people most travellers will never experienceTravel up the Rio Chagres in a traditional dugout canoe as your guide points out the beautiful sights of the dense rainforest that surrounds youEnjoy a hike to a beautiful waterfall in the midst of the rainforest and swim in the blue waters beneath itVi...

HighlightsWitness the Panama Canal and the Miraflores Locks in actionAdmire gorgeous views from the top of Ancon HillStroll through Punta Culebra's open-air musuemExplore the old town of Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage SiteDescriptionA day of fun in cosmopolitan Panama City. See the town that the world built and of course, its famous canal. Your first stop on the trip will take you up to the...

HighlightsSleep in amazing bungalows perched over the water with terraces to the oceanGo kayaking, swimming, and paddling by the San Blas IslandsVisit Perro Chico's sunken boat and natural swimming poolTaste freshly-caught local fishDescriptionSpend a full day and night on the San Blas Islands: swim, kayak, and paddle out on the water and overnight in a bungalow on stilts or on the beach. San Blas...

HighlightsTake a fun SUP surf sessionEnjoy an activity close to Panama CityLearn from a certified instructorDescriptionAfter meeting with your guide and departing from the office in Panama, you will depart for your 6-hour excursion. The waters of Panama make for an excellent destination in Central America for stand-up paddle boarding, and this experience is designed to help you become more profici...

Best boutique hotels and restaurants in Panama Tantalo is the first artistic boutique hotel in Panama, with 10 rooms designed by local and international artists, a restaurant characterized by a Panamanian-international fusion-style menu of tapas to share, and a rooftop with one of the best views of the city. They open their doors in 2012 pioneering new standards of art, hospitality...