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Watch the ships pass by the small, lush islands of the Panama Canal (Corbis)

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Panama City Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

Watch ships pass through the Panama Canal.
See harpy eagles, the world's largest bird of prey at the Summit Botanical Gardens and Zoo.
Bicycle along the Amador Causeway.
Hike the trails of the Parque Natural Metropolitano.
Ride an aerial tram into the rainforest canopy at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort.

Family Overview: Panama City

By Candyce H. Stapen

Geographically diverse, Panama offers rainforests, mountains, beaches, and beautiful coastline on the Caribbean and the Pacific, and more bird species than in the United States and Canada combined. Culturally rich, Panama is home to seven indigenous Amerindian tribes including the Embera and the Wounaan of the Darien jungle, and the Kuna who live along Panama's eastern Caribbean coast and in the San Blas Islands just off shore. Read More

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InterContinental PLAYA BONITA RESORT & SPA

KOBBE BEACH
Panama City 00000 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Zona 5 Gamboa
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Distance: 15.4 mi.
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Attractions

Miraflores Locks Visitors Center

Miraflores Locks
Panama City, Panama

Distance: 4.6 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

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Parque Nacional Soberania

Panama Canal
Cristobal (Panama City), Panama

Distance: 14.0 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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Rainforest Aerial Tram

Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Panama Canal
Cristobal, Panama

Distance: 15.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Rainforest Aerial Tram takes passengers on a 72-minute gondola ride from the rainforest floor... Read More

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Panama City Tocumen International Airport	0.0 map
Turbo Gonzalo Airport	200.7 map
David Enrique Malek Airport	202.3 map

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Panama Canal & the Wonders of Costa Rica
AdventureSmith Explorations
from $4660, 8 days
There are few places in the world where nature is as exuberant, colorful or diverse as in the tropics of Costa Rica. It is home to an amazing blend of flora and fauna. But this journey takes us beyond Costa Rica to the inspiring land of Panama. ......
Panama to Costa Rica with Monteverde, Sarapiqui & Arenal Volcano
AdventureSmith Explorations
from $6840, 15 days
Cruise the legendary Panama Canal and Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula & Manuel Antonio on the Sea Voyager. Then visit Nicaragua. Explore famous national...
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Southern Explorations
from $1750, 8 days
It's easy to see why Panama, Latin America's newest eco-vacation spot, is becoming increasingly popular as a family adventure destination. Panama...
The Green Tour of Panama
GreenSpot.travel
from $2990, 9 days
Discover Panama's diverse ecosystems, abundant flora and fauna, glorious Caribbean beaches, exotic marine life, and the fascinating Panama Canal...

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Panama City Vacation Rentals

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Awesome 18 Bedroom Bungalows in Pearl Islands

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 17
Sleeps: 4

Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, DVD Player, Linens, Oceanfront, Pool Table, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, Towels

Three acre quiet county setting surround by gardens only 30 mins to Panama City

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1.5
Sleeps: 3

Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishes, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Oven, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Toaster Oven, Towels, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access