City: Panama
Top Things to do in Panama
Top Hotels in Panama
- 1. Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel & Convention Center
- 2. The Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel
- 3. Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
- 4. The Westin Playa Bonita Panama
- 5. Hotel Riu Playa Blanca
- 6. Hilton Panama
- 7. Dreams Playa Bonita Panama
- 8. The Santa Maria, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City
- 9. Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Panama Punta Pacifica
- 10. Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
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10 Things to Do in Panama That You Shouldn't Miss
Panama from Central America region, is best know for Points of Interest & Landmarks. Discover best things to do in Panama with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Panama Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Operating since 1914 and considered one of the wonders of the world, this fifty-mile waterway transports ships by raising them from sea level to more than 85 feet via a series of gravity-powered locks.
Reviewed By Kendra N - New York City, New York
I never knew how amazing the canal is. Definitely worth a visit. I went to the Miraflores Locks and I booked a half day tour with Aventuras 2000. When we arrived there was an auto liner going through the canal. Amazing to witness. There was also a short movie giving all of the history along with a museum.
2. Finca Los Monos Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
5 based on 177 reviews
Finca Los Monos (the Monkey Farm) is situated on Isla Colon, the largest island in the enchanting archipelago of Bocas del Toro, , Panama. The Islands enjoy a steady temperature of between 80 and 93 degrees (27 C – 33 C) all year round, with adequate rainfall to keep them lush and humid. Over the years we have created a magnificent garden with large collections of heleconias, gingers, palms, flowering trees, fruit trees, spices and ornamentals. New plants are constantly being added to the property.
Reviewed By KelseaMike - Atx
I got married in Bocas and had my wedding from made from the Botanical Gardens. Lyn custom made my wedding flowers for me. They were absolutely amazing. Pink gingers. She was really nice and easy to work with and I was very happy with the...MoreIt was a pleasure to make your bouquet for you and thank you for sending me photos afterwards.
3. Boquete Outdoor Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 815 reviews
Boquete Outdoor Adventures is Panama's premier provider of amazing whitewater rafting trips, as well as cloud forest hiking, island trips with snorkeling and sea kayaking, coffee tours, zip lining, whitewater kayaking, bird watching, humpback whale watching, horseback riding, and hiking or 4x4 Jeep tours of Volcan Baru. Located in the gorgeous Mountains and slopes of Volcan Baru, Boquete is an eco-traveler's paradise. We provide the most experienced guides and amazing travel packaged experiences all over Panama. Please contact us as we would love to arrange all of your Panama Vacation details.
Reviewed By ccbarb1 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Although the "whitewatering" wasn't very powerful, it was fun. We arranged the tour in Boquete and they took us out to the river. (It was a long trip because the river they usually use was not high enough.) All personnel spoke good English. Safety instructions were given and all of us were provided with a helmet, life vest and paddle. Each boat had a guide who knew the river well. Lunch was sandwiches on a stop on the river. Beer and drinks were provided at the end
4. Coiba Island National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By Gene J - Silver Spring, Maryland
We stayed 4 nights at "La Bueno Vida" to visit this difficult to access Unesco site. Having to choose among Santa Catalina's many tour operators, our hotel manager recommended "Watching Dolphin", 100 meters down the road, as they specialized in snorkeling/hiking tours of the park. We continued our research with a dive center, a hotel outfitter, and a local bird expert, and they all confirmed this operator, managed by their French-English-Spanish speaking guide, a good choice.
My wife and I, 3 German girls, 2 French men, and a French couple with a 6 year old boy, met at 7:45AM at "Watching Dolphin" office to meet Francois, pay $60 + $20(National Park fee), fill out the Release Form, and choose our sized fins. Then we all gathered again at 8:15AM at the beachfront to follow Francois 100 meters to the riverside boat, outfitted with petrol tanks and food/drink cooler. The driver, his son, another guide, Benito, and Francois helped everyone aboard, find seats, and don life jackets. We were soon off at high speed over the moderate morning waves of the open Pacific.
90 minutes later, we arrived at a small island just off the long 123,000 acre Coiba Island(site of a 100 year prison that finished in 2004 and a year later claimed by UNESCO for its 80% "virgin tropical moist forest"). Here, everyone joined Francois for the 1st guided snorkel, while we were taken across to the main island with Benito, to walk the 1.7km Los Monos Trail. With a gain of 50 meters, the improved trail through the virgin forest provided several highponts; excellent photos of a large scrambling family of Capuchin monkeys, a Rufus-vented ground cuckoo, huge Monkey Ladder vines, and numerous calls of the Howler Monkey.
Picked up at our beach drop off, we went to another small island for the group's 2nd guided snorkel. The 35 minute swim involved fighting the current for 1/3 of the way, then drifting along the coral reef spotting 2 reef sharks, a large Pacific Green Turtle, and schools of Angel fish/Surgeon fish/a Needle fish, and more. Back aboard, we were delivered to the National Park Headquarters - museum, restrooms, and official buildings including a large shelter with tables for our provided picnic lunch. We also viewed the resident crocodile, "Tito", and climbed to the viewpoint behind the station, before the group departed for their 3rd guided snorkel, while we and Benito(and driver's son), climbed the 500 meter Cerro Gambute Trail. Its 130 meter gain(sometimes very steep) led through the tall canopy banyan trees that halfway up revealed 6 Howler Monkeys(endemic sub species isolated from the Mainland for 10,000 years). With Benito's encouragement, they began Barking away while we took close up photos, a wonderful and rare encounter. Later at the top, there were excellent views to the back bays of the island's northwest side, and also to the southeast, high above the park station. Returning down the steep trail, we searched for the elusive Scarlet Macaw but happy to settle for 3 Black Faced monkeys asleep on a large branch.
We rejoined the group and boarded for the 90 minute return along the Panama coast to try to spot dolphins. The waves varied from nearly smooth between the Islands, to a hard chop in the open sea, when finally about 2/3rds of the way back, we saw large pods of feeding Pacific Spotted Dolphins. With Francois beaming in his intense desire to provide a full experience, we were soon back at the calm Santa Catalina Beach and the short walk to our showers, capping off an exhilarating day's experience.
5. Gatun Locks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 661 reviews
Reviewed By John D - Plymouth, United Kingdom
We visited Gatun locks, the old ones, three years ago prior to transiting the Canal in our boat. Here we are back again three years later. The new locks are pretty amazing, huge. The feat of engineering for the original locks is impressive, but the new locks with their water reclamation is super impressive.
6. Bahai Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By igo2xs - Colorado Springs, Colorado
The Bahai Temple in Panama City is truly a hidden gen in an oasis of high rise buildings. The views from the temple are outstanding and the best part is that it is completely free. Take your time walking around the Gardens and sit in the main Amphitheater for some self-refection, You won't be disappointed.
7. Isla Iguana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By bandbtravel - Edmonton, Canada
Took the boat tour to the island. Beautiful white sand beach with blue and green water. Plenty of birds circling the beach. Snorkelling was ok. Tour provided drinks, sandwiches and some fruit. Boat ride out was very rough. The island was very clean. I thought the price $160 for two and $45 was too much.
8. Butterfly Haven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 402 reviews
Experience the wonder and tranquility of being immersed in hundreds of living, jewel colored butterflies in a tropical rain forest setting. Included at no extra charge if you desire, are guided tours of our 3 areas.
Reviewed By 10_Downing_St - London
What a great place to visit. They have around 20 different species and point them out as they guide you around.
The staff are very polite, happy and knowledgeable and explain the whole life cycle. A very informative experience and well worth the $5.
The tour includes visiting three areas including a room to see the caterpillars, a presentation and of course the flight house. When I finished the tour they allowed us back in to the butterfly house as a big group had just left so we could relax and take our time taking photographs.
9. Playa Bluff
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 349 reviews
10. Casco Viejo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
This charming old community’s churches, pedestrian walkways and historical plazas and palaces make it a must-see on any tour.
Reviewed By 16jamesdoc - London, United Kingdom
Good to see it becoming popular and it is comparable to Cartagena and Havana although I kind of preferred it before all the restoration swept away some of the old character. Plaza Herrera has been largely restored but retains much of its old charm.
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