The Country Inn & Suites Hotel is near Panama Canal, Panama City Airport
Our hotel's location in Panama City, Panama puts guests within easy reach of some of the area's best attractions. We will coordinate city tours and visits to Miraflores Locks, Panamá Old Quarters and authentic Indian reserves that trace back to the days of the Spanish Colonies and the first visits to the isthmus. The Country Inn & Suites Panama Hotel is close to a variety of commercial areas such as Albrook Mall, Dorado Mall, Mall Multiplaza Pacific, Multicentro Mall and the Mercado Nacional de Artesanías. We're also minutes from exciting casinos and the Metropolitan Park, where you can observe a wide variety of birds.
Looking for accommodations near a Panama City airport? Our hotel's guests are only five minutes from the National Airport Marcos A. Gelabert, 25 minutes from Tocumen International Airport and a few minutes from the railroad station to the Colón Free Trade Zone. View a map of the local area.
There are no limits to the activities available to our guests. We recommend visiting the following popular sites while staying at this hotel near the Panama Canal:
Albrook Mall This air-conditioned shopping center is the biggest indoor mall in Panama and is convenient to our hotel. Phone: +1 (507) 303-6256
Metropolitan Natural Park This natural, unspoiled rainforest is home to numerous unique plants and animals. Phone: +1 (507) 232-5552
Museo del Canal de Panama Focused on the history of the Panama Canal, this museum both educates and entertains visitors. Phone: +1 (507) 211-1649
Contemporary Museum of Art, Panama This is Panama's only private museum and is a fascinating collection of native and international artists. Phone: +1 (507) 262-3380
Centro de Visitantes de Miraflores Allows visitors to observe the transit of vessels from just a few feet away. Phone: +1 (507) 276-8325
Museo de Panama La Vieja Enjoy the beautiful view of the city from the ruins, the first exhibition of prehistoric and colonial. Phone: +1 (507) 224 6031
The Panama Canal This 80-kilometer canal is called the "eighth wonder of the world," with its series of locks and chambers to rise and drop the water levels so ships can pass through from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean and vice versa.
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute This is one of the world's leading research institutions for ecology and biology. A nature center resides in the institute and features six touch tanks where children can explore sea creatures.
About Panama City
By most measures, Panamá City is a modern metropolis of soaring glass and steel skyscrapers. A city with firm roots in international banking and trade, it stands on the threshold of two hemispheres. Upon closer inspection, though, leisure travelers find that Panamá City offers much more. Important sights include the famed Panama Canal, an engineering marvel that links the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and Casco Antiguo, the city's colonial section, noteworthy for its centuries-old, Spanish-influenced architecture. Nearby is Panamá Viejo, the colonial city founded by Spanish conquistador Pedrarías Dávila in 1519 that's now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other areas of interest include the bustling shopping districts of Via España and Av Central, where bazaars and markets carry local products like wood carvings, woven items, ceramics, and tribal masks. Of course, no visit to Panamá City would be complete without time spent on its exquisite Pacific beaches - little more than an hour's drive from the capital city, their warm temperatures make them a perennially hot destination. Folks lucky enough to be in Panamá City during Carnivale often find themselves overwhelmed at first, but the spirit of celebration quickly rids most inhibitions. Vibrant yet sophisticated, colonial yet modern, mysterious yet welcoming - Panamá City defies comparison.
Did you know?
When asking for directions in Panama City, you'll likely be given the name of a city region, rather than a street address. Casco Viejo, the historic part of town, has many museums and restaurants and is also called San Felipe. The financial or banking district sits near many big hotels, and within it is El Cangrejo, where bankers often head for lunch. Marbella, the restaurant district, is located south of Calle 50.