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.

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.

If you are considering a vacation and is totally confused about where to go, you might as well consider Panama. You may ask why? Well there are thousand reasons as to why you can choose Panama. The first and foremost thing is the versatility of the place. This American country stages almost every aspect of nature. Whether it is the mountains or the sea, Panama has it all. For all you shopaholics, the streets of Panama’s cities are believed to be the ultimate shopper’s paradise. For all the nature lovers here, Panama will never disappoint. The best eco tourism spots in the world are believed to be present in Panama. For the people who sniff out all the adventure loaded destinations of the world and head towards these places, you will be delighted to visit Panama as well. There is hiking, trekking, scuba diving, snorkeling; everything that adventure seekers just love.

Now when you are at Panama, you must see few places without fail. You must have heard about the Panama Canal. It’s world famous and believed to be the 9th wonder of the world. The Panama Canal extends across the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. It is such an exquisite piece of magnificence of human engineering. The Panama Canal is just 40 minutes from the capital city of Panama. You will also get to see the famous Centennial Bridge that crosses the Panama Canal.

When you are at Panama City you shall also get to visit the beautiful churches of San Jose and Santo Domingo. All these churches have a historical significance dated back to the 16th century. You can look for a theatre performance at the Teatro Nacional Theatre. This very famous theatre has been recently renovated and can host shows for 800 guests all at once. Now that’s what you call grandeur. The other place to see is the presidential palace known as the Palacio de las Garzas.

If you are interested to see the various species of birds at the National Parks you can go check out the Summit Botanical Gardens. The Harpy Eagle, supposedly the biggest bird of prey can also be found in this place. This species of bird also happens to be Panama’s National Bird. The Metropolitan Nature Park is another place where you can witness nature at a very close proximity.

The Antillean immigrants are believed to have had a large contribution in the building of the Panama Canal. For more facts on these immigrants, you can visit the Afro- Antillean Museum. You shall be able to know more fascinating facts about these immigrants and how they lived and their lifestyle at Panama. The Museum Of Modern Art and the Marine Exhibition Centre are two other places where you can visit and brush up more of your knowledge about this fascinating country of Panama.

But this was just about the main city. There are any other cities, islands and places in Panama you just shouldn’t miss. Panama is an ideal destination for a vacation.

You can visit what is considered to be one of the wonders of the world, the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal is an engineering feat as well as a tribute to the power of the human imagination. The forty-eight mile long canal creates a passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Prior to the canal being built ships would have to sail by using the Drake Passage, which was dangerous and long. The canal cut the travel time in half. But building the canal was an expensive and dangerous and took a long time to complete. Over twenty seven thousand workers died during construction and it cause around 375 million dollars to complete. There is a new project along the canal to allow it to accommodate more traffic and to update two more flights of docks. The cost of this project is estimated to be 5.25 billion dollars and will be completed sometime in the year 2015. The Panama Canal has attracted industry and business to the country, but tourists travel to Panama for its beauty. When visiting Panama you should not miss taking a trip on the canal.

After visiting the canal you might be interested in visiting a rainforest. Panama is one of the best places to visit a rainforest – it may be only ten minutes away from your hotel! The Parque Natural Metropolitano is in the city limits of Panama City. There is a road that will take you to observation area where you can see hundreds of plant and animal species. Stop at Los Trinos to bird watch, Cedar Hill is the highest point at 492 feet above sea level and there are several trails that you can hike. The Mono Titi Trail and La Cienaguita trails are moderate and will take you about one hour to complete. Other trails include Los Caobos, Los Momotides and El Roble all can be completed in an hour or less. If you wish to avoid crowds take the Caobos Trail and the easiest trail is Momotides. At the top of the hill you can see the Pacific Ocean, the entrance of the Panama Canal and the islands – Flamenco, Naos, Perico, Taboga and Taboguilla. The best time to see birds is either early or late in the day.

Other things to do in Panama include river rafting at the Rio Chargres/Chiriqui Grande. Hike the Parque Natural Metropolitano. Have a picnic in the Summit Botanic Gardens. Take a night tour of the Avenida Balboa. Go to the Causeway and visit the Smithsonian facilities. Camp in the Parque Nacional Campana. Go to Lake Gatun and fish or visit the Barro Colorado Island. Back pack to Bocas del Toro and San blas o playa Venao. Travel to Taboga and visit the Wild Life Refuge. Capture pictures of the Aguila Harpia the most dangerous prey bird in the world. Visit one of the many different Regional Fairs that may be in progress.

Panama has so much to do in such a small area. If you are interested in a trip that will provide you with an opportunity to do something unusual for a reasonable price – choose Panama.