The Gamboa Rainforest Resort is nestled in the Soberania National Park Rainforest. Located on the banks of the Panama Canal and the Chagres River this luxurious resort and hotel has may adventure to offer.

You may want to take the aerial tram into the jungle, relax by the pool or experience the Panama Canal in a boat ride. Whether you are looking for adventure or relaxation it is within thirty minutes of the resort.

You can experience a one-of-a-kind vacation experience in the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. There is a variety of natural wildlife and colorful sights to see. You can escape into a jungle paradise that is appropriate for couples or families. Enjoy and experience nature without ever leaving the exotic comforts of a full-service resort.

From the Aerial Tram rainforest canopy tour you can experience the rich life of a rainforest. Be eye to eye with birds and the creatures of a rainforest while in a comfortable seat of a Swiss-engineered aerial tram. You will smoothly glide through the treetops and experience firsthand the peaceful sounds of a deep tropical rainforest. The tram operator that accompanies your tour will describe the flora and fauna that you see. The tour ends at the Observation Tower at the end of the 1.2-kilometer ride. There is a spiral walking ramp where you will experience a panoramic view of the Panama Canal, Emberra indigenous village, town of Gamboa, and the Chagres River all surrounded by the rainforests lush mountains.

Travel the Panama Canal’s secret waterways on a boat tour and find hidden islands that are the favorites of Cappuccio and Howler monkeys. See them leap from tree to tree. If you are lucky one may come down to get a closer look. You can view wild monkeys in their natural habitat and be as close to them as you would be in a zoo. On this tour you will also see alligators, sloths and turtles that are native to the area. You will passes through the Panama Canal where you can see the large container ships as they take their passage across the world.

If you fish you will be impressed by the variety and quantity of fish in Gatun Lake. Species include snook, tarpon and peacock bass as well as many others. There are not limits or restrictions on the number of fish you can catch. Your guide will take you on a guided private tour of the lake to all the best spots. Enjoy fishing on Lake Gatun surrounded by the tranquility and peace of lush tropical forests.

Experience what rainforest animals do at night on the night safari tour. The tour is in a Gamboa open-air bus and you will see alligators, capibaras, tapirs, tropical opossums and two-toed sloths.

If you are looking for more of an adventure raid the waters of the Panama Canal in a kayak and discover what the Canal has to offer. Whatever exotic adventure you are looking for you can find it at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort.

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Panama shines as it is unfettered by crowds of tourists. Backpackers to Central America usually go to Guatemala and Costa Rica but these areas are tourist-soaked. Panama is currently a secret that the traveling world has not discovered yet. Overdevelopment that is seen on the ‘gringo trail’ that swings south to the Caribbean archipelago of Bocas del Toro also plagues Costa Rican beach towns. Refreshingly this overdevelopment is absent in Panama. Panama is off the beaten path for now but you might want to visit soon as it won’t stay that way for long.

Until tourism explodes in Panama it remains a destination for a traveler on a budget. With no shortage of rain forests, mountains and beaches you have endless opportunities to explore. Your entire trip could be occupied at the Archipielago de las Perlas with its pristine waters and endless beaches on islands and islets. Parque Nacional Volcan Baru is the location of Panama’s only volcano and offers many hiking opportunities. The interior of Panama offers a bonanza of colonial towns, handicrafts and friendly people. The Kuna are an independent, indigenous group of Panama and live in the Comarca de Kuna Yala. The Darien Province is one of America’s last true frontiers.

Panama is only around fifty miles wide but it is chocked full of world class entertainment. Things to experience in Panama include tropical rainforests, Caribbean style beaches, the Panama Canal, diving, sports fishing and diving.

It these days travel can be an unsafe activity. You will be relieved to know that Panama has the highest rating for tourist safety from the Pinkerton Intelligence Agency. English is Panama’s second language and this makes it a great place for Americans to vacation. Panama uses American currency and is a short plane ride away. You will feel at home on your trip to Panama without having to worry about currency exchange issues. Panama’s water is safe to drink from the tap which is rare in a Latin American country.

Panama has some of the world’s most bio-diverse rainforests. There are five million acres of rainforests in Panama. There are more than 944 bird species that you may see. Seeing these sites are more convenient as they are easily accessible. Panama is a tropical country, but the temperatures can be dramatically different. There are mountains and low lands. The raining season for Panama is usually between April and December but can vary from between seven to nine months. Rainfall determines the different climatic regions with some regions receiving less than 1.3 meters of rain per year while others receive more than 3 meters. Rainfall in Panama is generally heaver on the Caribbean side of the country than on the Pacific side. Panama is outside the hurricane track but can experience thunderstorms.

If you are a coffee lover don’t miss out on a coffee tasting experience. Panama has some of the best coffee in the world and has always produced coffee. Anything you wish to do you can find in Panama from coffee to wine and from hiking to whitewater rafting. Panama is a great vacation destination for everyone.

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The next time you are planning a vacation you might want to consider Panama. There is so much to see and do in Panama you will not be disappointed.

For adventure you might want to take an ultimate fishing trip. This trip is not for beginner fishermen. It is a ten-day all-inclusive vacation. On arrival you will stay in a five star hotel. On the first night relax in the roof top pool or have fun in the casino. But, be sure to get your rest for this week of serious fishing. The next seven evenings you will stay in a lodge in the Darien Jungle. This is a remote beachfront haven and you will get there on a short domestic flight over the Panama Bay. You will leave the lodge at 6:30 a.m. every day and return about 3:30 p.m. Days will be filled with fishing in world-class spots, relaxing and more fishing. When you are not fishing you may relax on a beach, kayak, swim or socialize. All your meals, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and fishing equipment are included in the price. On day nine you will return to the five star hotel to spend you last evening in luxury and then return home on day ten. The prices of these vacations range from $2,500 to $9,570 per person.

For families take a look at the Panama Classic Family Trip. Spend the first night of this eight-day vacation in the heart of Panama, Panama City. On your second day you will learn about Panama’s history. You will visit the Amador Causeway, Casco Antiguo, International Banking area, Panama City center, the Panama Canal, and the ruins of old Panama City. On the third day you will travel to Boquete in the northern Chiriqui province. Soar through the treetops in a Canopy Tour where you glide from platform to platform in the century-old forest. You will see waterfalls and pristine rivers of the National Park La Amistad as well as the Baru volcano. Spend the night in a bed and breakfast on a coffee plantation. Take an Exclusive Wildlife Exploration tour on the fourth day. Only twenty people are permitted on site in a day in the pristine eco-system. You may see Agouti, Howler Monkey, Pygmy Squirrel, Quetzal, Jaguarundi, Kinkajou, Puma and Mexican Porcupine. Take a short flight on the fifth day to the Caribbean coast and stay at the Playa Tortuga Resort. Enjoy a private boat tour on your sixth day around the islands. See dolphins and snorkel at Coral Cay. Play in the pink sand on Isla Zapatillas National Park. Return to Panama City on your seventh day by small aircraft and return home the next day. This family vacation costs $1,200 to $2,000 per person.

Other vacation packages available are honeymoon, relaxation, nature and more. Check into Panama where adventure, excitement, and relaxation await. Whatever your likes from fishing to history you can find it in Panama.

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