Things To Do
Panama Canal
Located on the east side of the Miraflores Locks, the Miraflores Visitor Center is the ideal place to observe canal operations. From large balconies, visitors can watch as the lock gates are opened and closed for ships to start or complete their journey through the Panama Canal. Go to Atlantic & Pacific Co. Restaurant that overlooks the Panama Canal. It is a sight to behold.
Anton Valley
From two hours from the city by car or bus, you will be in one of the traditional city of Panama. There is so much to see and to do that you can enjoy an active two-day visit, or for a longer stay, relax in this special micro-climate with its cloud forest and exotic animals and plants. Visit their website for more information.
Contadora Island-Pearls Island
Located 30 miles off the Pacific coast of Panama, Isla Contadora is the most developed place in the Pearl Islands. This accessible island has lucrative real estate, luxury accommodations and world-class beaches. How to get there? We recommend easytravelpanama.net They will take you and give you a personalized tour.
Monkey Island and Indian Village Tour
Small group tour of Lake Gatun and Soberania National Park, searching for wildlife and visiting an indigenous village. This is a great combo of 2 popular tours, wildlife viewing where you can see up too 3 different types of monkeys as well as a real Indian village. Tour departs from the American Trade Hotel
Metropolitan National Park. A tropical Forest in the City
If you love animals, the outdoors, great views, and a little exercise...you must visit this park. A great diversity of birds, monkeys, also raccoons, many trails to choose until getting to the top and see a spectacular view of the city. You could get there by your own taking a taxi from the city. The cost of admission to the park varies between $2 to $4 dollars pp. We recommend going very early morning or late afternoon for the hit.
Biomuseo
The Biomuseo unites, in a unique way, science, art and design to tell the story of how Panama changed the natural world as we know it. Highlighting Panama's natural and cultural history and emphasizing the role of humans in the XXI century, the visit to the Biomuseo will enrich your trip to Panama and is a must for everyone who visits the country. For tickets visit their website. www.biomuseopanama.org Ticket could be selling at the front desk.
Amador Causeway
The Amador Causeway is a narrow land-bridge, built with rocks excavated during the construction of the Panama Canal, that connects the continent with four islands next to the Pacific Ocean entrance to the Panama Canal.
Bocas del Toro Province
This is Eileen's hometown or more specifically her island! We will be visiting her island on Sunday and staying through the week. We would love to see you there! To catch a flight you will need to go to www.airpanama.com. It is a one-hour direct flight to the island. You will fly from PAC to BOC. Please keep in mind that this is a different airport that you flew into if you traveled from the US. Due to traffic, the duration between the two airports can be up to 3 hours. Please plan accordingly if you decide to book a flight out of Bocas the same day you are trying to return to the US.