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
Things to do in Panama, Panama: The Best Bodies of Water
Coordinates: 9°N 80°W / 9°N 80°W / 9; -80
Restaurants in Panama
1. Chagres River
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Measuring 100 to 200 feet across and approximately 40 feet deep, this river serves as the main source of water for high-level locks of the Panama Canal.
Reviewed By trish-doug - Mount Pearl, Canada
Fun adventure! Bit of a bumpy bus ride to get there. Once in the dugout canoes the adventure began! The dugout canoe took us up the river to the village where we were greeted with lovely music and the village people. We were taken to a hut for a presentation by the tribe leader - very informative. Then a demonstration of how the material for the baskets is made and dyed. We were then served a delicious lunch of fresh fried tilapia fish and fried yucca ( like french fries) in a palm leaf! Then we went into the main hut where each family set up tables to sell their handicrafts. We were also treated to a dance demonstration, where we were invited to join in! They also gave temporary tattoos. The tours are their main source of income, so please take some cash and support them. Our village tour did not include the waterfall.
2. Truchas Bambito
3. Gatun Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,063 reviews
After Lake Mead, this is the world's largest man-made lake that forms the central part of the Panama Canal.
Reviewed By CharlieinTexas - Austin, United States
Wonderful ... Big Ships and Wildlife. Cruise the Canal along big ships and see lots of wildlife — crocodiles, lizards, and monkeys. Lots of interesting sites along thee banks.
4. Limon Bay
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Located at the north end of the Panama Canal, this 4.5-mile-long and 2.5-mile-wide bay is protected by rough seas by breakwaters at its entrance.
5. Rio San San
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 352rachaeln
My husband and I were staying in Bocas Town on Colon Island, Bocas Del Toro, and we took a day trip to see the manatees in Rio San San. The people at Aamvecona care about protecting the wildlife in the region, specifically manatees and sea turtles, and are making efforts to reforest the surrounding land. We were the only visitors when we arrived, so they sent us on a private tour which lasted about 4 hours and cost $50/person. Our guide was great at spotting iguanas and sloths along the river and very willing to slow down or even turn around if we spotted something interesting. We really enjoyed seeing the manatees and other wildlife along the river. This tour is pricier than many others in the region, but it was worth every penny! Notes about getting there: The center is located on the Rio San San and is not very visible from the road. It is the last driveway before you cross over the "puente San San." If you go by taxi, your driver will likely know where the "puente San San" is. If you go by bus, you will have to catch the "Changuinola -- Las Tablas" bus from Changuinola. There is a bus stop right in front of the center. Bring bug spray!!
6. Los Cangilones de Gualaca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By rdparis - Winnipeg, Canada
Excellent spot to spend an afternoon! We drove there from Boquete approx 30 minutes. A car pays 2$ for the day to enter. Totally worth it. Clean, fun lots of locals but no washrooms. One of the best days spent in and around Boquete.
7. Canal de Panama
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By LesL989 - St. Petersburg, United States
For geeks, the canal is a treasure. Learning about its building and operation is fascinating and really puts a context around canal-viewing.
