Barro Colorado Island
One of the most spectacular of the Isthmus of Panama is without doubt the Barro Colorado Island located in Gatun Lake within the famous Panama Canal. This island was created during the construction of the Panama Canal when the Chagres River was dammed and the water level rose. This increase in water levels led to a mountain being flooded, leaving only the peak visible, surrounded by...
Intercontinental Miramar Hotel
Undoubtedly one of the most famous hotels of the Isthmus of Panama, Intercontinental Miramar Hotel is also one of the most sought after by large numbers of tourists coming to Panama looking for luxury, comfort and the best views of the city. Located on Avenida Balboa with an excellent view of the Bay of Panama, the Miramar Intercontinental Hotel has all the features required...
Panama City Nightlife
After dark in Panama City, there is a wide variety of attractions to keep you entertained that includes casinos, nightclubs, restaurants, pubs, bars, movie theaters and gentleman’s clubs. The majority of these attractions are located close to the banking district, which is where you will also find most hotels. The neighborhoods we will mention here include Bella Vista, Marbella,...
Information about the Panama Canal
Undoubtedly Panama’s top tourist attraction, a visit to Panama would not be complete without a visit to the Panama Canal. The best place to see the Panama Canal is from the Miraflores Visitor Center, located approximately 15 minutes from downtown Panama City. The Miraflores Visitor Center comprises several viewing platforms, a restaurant, museum, auditorium and...
Monkey Island
Thanks to its special location close to a primary tropical rainforest, from Panama City you can be enjoying a hike deep inside the forest just by driving about 15 minutes. This makes Panama City a great base for exploring the tropical biodiversity of Panama, while still being able to stay in a comfortable hotel in Panama City each night. There are many different trips from Panama City that...
Casco Viejo
Today Panama’s Casco Viejo is of the most interesting places in the country for tourists to visit. Located in the province of Panama, just a few minutes from downtown Panama City, the Old Town is a fusion of brushstrokes of French and Spanish architecture, reminding many visitors of the old colonial city of New Orleans. The French influences stem from when the French came to the Isthmus...
The Executive Hotel
The Executive Hotel is beautifully located in the heart of Panama’s financial district, just a short walking distance from the best of Panama’s famous restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Whether you are traveling to Panama on business, as a tourist or you’ve relocated here and people are visiting, you can be sure that the Executive Hotel will help make your visit...
