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For such a thin squiggle of land, Panama offers travelers a surprisingly diverse selection of landscapes, cultures, and experiences. In Panama City alone, modern skyscrapers contrast with 18th-century architecture, and a 10-minute cab ride from downtown puts you deep in rainforest teeming with wildlife. From the cool, fertile highlands in the Chiriquí region to the thick lowland jungle and white-sand beaches of Panama's tropical islands, this tiny nation allows you to pack a lot of fun and adventure into a short period of time. Also, unlike Costa Rica, its more popular neighbor, Panama boasts a rich history and a melting pot of cultures, including seven indigenous groups, many of whom maintain their customs today. Best of all, the country is gloriously free of tourists—but get here soon because Panama is far too attractive to be kept a secret for long. Read More

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Hotels

from: $139

Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama City

AVENIDA BALBOA CON MULTICENTRO
PANAMA CITY 0833-0293 Map

Distance: 5.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $216

InterContinental MIRAMAR PANAMA

MIRAMAR PLAZA, BALBOA AVENUE
Panama City 00000 Map

Distance: 5.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Hotel De Ville

Calle 50 Y Avenida Beatriz M. de Cabal
Panama City 8320172 Map

Distance: 5.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0

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Attractions

Miraflores Locks Visitors Center

expert favorite attraction
Miraflores Locks
Panama City, Panama

Distance: 1.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Miraflores is one of the sets of locks that lift ships up from sea level to the main elevation of... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Parque Nacional Soberania

expert favorite attraction
Panama Canal
Cristobal (Panama City), Panama

Distance: 8.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Parque Nacional Soberania, just 25 minutes from Panama City, is a 55,000-acre tropical forest... Read More
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5_0

Rainforest Aerial Tram

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Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Panama Canal
Cristobal, Panama

Distance: 9.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Rainforest Aerial Tram takes passengers on a 72-minute gondola ride from the rainforest floor... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Airports

Major Airports near Panama Canal

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Other Smaller Airports near Panama Canal

Distance (mi.)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport 5.6 map
David Enrique Malek Airport 198.3 map
Turbo Gonzalo Airport 206.2 map

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