Give the Instituto Panameño de Turismo a call toll-free for more information about booking luxury accommodations in Panama City at (800) 962-1526. Book online through their Web site (see Resources).
Choose accommodations just outside Panama City to be secluded yet close to the city. Hotels are available that border Panama's magnificent rain forests. These hotels are situated on acres and acres of land, and they offer travelers the opportunity to be close to the city, yet in a world of their own. Expect to pay upwards of $300 per night.
Try your luck at the tables when you stay at the Radisson Decapolis Hotel. This 4-star hotel is connected by an overhead walkway to the Multicentro, a major shopping area and home of Central America's largest casino. Book your stay online (see Resources) or by calling (888) 201-1718.
Watch the ships come and go from the Panama Canal by staying in a hotel with a view of this famous waterway. Amenities generally include complimentary Continental breakfast, 25-inch TVs in each room and in-room movie rental and video games--all for about $110 to $270 per night.
Stay near the city center to get an authentic taste of Panama. Hotels near the city's commercial district keep you in step with the heartbeat of the city. These hotels are ideal for those traveling to Panama City on business, due to their convenient location; many are literally witihin walking distance of the city's important business locations. They're also in close proximity to Panama City's vibrant nightlife. Expect to pay around $200 per night.
Fly into Panama via Tocumen International Airport. The airport offers connections to the United States and Latin America, as well as the Caribbean.
Catch a cab from the airport to your Panama City hotel. Be aware that the airport is about 15 miles from Panama City.
Know that Panama City is the capital of Panama. The city boasts a population of just over one million.
Understand that Panama City has a long and colorful history. It got its start in the 1500s, and it was part of a gold and silver trade route linking Peru to Spain.
Be aware that Panama City's main airport is the Tocumen International Airport, located a few miles outside the city.
