Gamboa Rainforest Resort

The Gamboa Rainforest Resort is located on the Panama Canal, in the heart of Panamanian rainforest, approximately 35 minutes away from Panama City on the Pacific Coast, and 30 minutes from the Colon Free Zone**(see notes on the Colon Free Zone below) on the Caribbean. It is within the Soberania National Park, and lies along the banks of the Chagres River and Gatun Lake, the main water sources for the Panama Canal and part of Panama's most precious assets. The resort has been carefully designed to provide a variety of educational and adventure experiences.

The Soberania National Park is a tropical rainforest where a vast diversity of flora, mammals, birds, insects and reptiles coexist in one of the world's most complete ecosystems. To help you better understand the complexity of this remarkable ecosystem, we have created several exhibits to showcase the vast diversity of the rainforest's flora and fauna. Strolling along the pathways and trails located throughout our resort, you'll discover a variety of educational exhibits, each one designed to explain a different element of the rainforest. You can visit our freshwater fish aquarium, orchid and botanical gardens, butterfly nursery, turtle and iguana nesting areas, a reptile exhibit, historical and cultural displays, or sign up for various nature and observation tours. For a bird's eye view of the Soberania National Park and Panama Canal, climb aboard our specially designed aerial tram and glide quietly through the rainforest canopy where you'll encounter plants and animals rarely seen by visitors on the ground. But your appreciation of this tropical environment doesn't have to stop at the forest floor. Our first class marina provides tours of the Chagres River and Lake Gatun, sport fishing trips for peacock bass and other exotic freshwater species (catch and release only), kayaking trips, and tours to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute on Barro Colorado Island.

Gamboa and the surrounding Panama Canal area have been protected and preserved for over a century, and large tracts of tropical rainforest, rich in biodiversity, are host to thriving plant and animal populations. Panama is a country with a long and interesting history and fascinating cultural heritage. It is the newest alternative travel destination in the Americas and an excellent choice for your next vacation. Gamboa Rainforest Resort.

Dining:
Corotu Restaurant: Features an International Cuisine, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Theme Dinners, Kids Menu.
Chagres RiverView: Features Fine Dining, Open Monday-Saturday (closed Sunday), Unique Wine Selection, Chef's Selection Specialties.
Los Lagartos: Features Tropical Cuisine, Sunday Brunch, Views of the Chargres River with spectacular view of ships transiting the nearby Panama Canal.
Iguana Cafe: Features Great Coffee, Gelattos and Appetizers, Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres.
Las Cascadas Pool Bar: Swim-up Bar, Refreshing tropical Juices and Frozen Cocktails, Light Food and Snacks.
Monkey Lobby Bar: Located in the main lobby, Great terrace overlooking the Soberania National Park, Live Music, Cocktails.
Capibara Discoteque: Enjoy the best of the jungle nightlife in this man-made cave!



Spa:
Exercise equipment and aerobics with trained personal instructors and health treatments that range from massage and body wraps to hydro and aroma therapy. Jacuzzi, steam-room and a beauty salon where manicure, pedicure, facials and much more is offered. Gamboa is also the perfect setting for meditation and Tai-Chi classes.

Recreational Facilities:
Include fitness center, tennis courts, kayak and pedal boat rentals, and jogging and cycling trails. Discover the secrets of the upper rainforest canopy with a ride on the Resort aerial tram.

You can visit our freshwater fish aquarium, orchid and botanical gardens, butterfly nursery, turtle and iguana nesting areas, a reptile exhibit, historical and cultural displays, or sign up for various nature and observation tours. For jogging and cycling our trails are especially designed to accommodate the fitness level and time requirements of our guests.

The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) plays an important role in the development of our educational exhibits and tours. In addition to providing information for the exhibits, STRI also helps train our guides and assists in the resort's mission to increase conservation awareness. The resort's exhibition spaces will also be research sites for resident. **Colon Free Zone** -- Colon is most famous for the "Free Zone". The Colon Free Zone is a major distribution center at the Atlantic gateway to the Panama Canal, primarily dedicated to the re-export of an enormous variety of merchandise to Latin America and the Caribbean. The success of the Colon Free Zone is reflected in the almost 1,000 acres and 1,800 established companies and 250,000 visitors a year. Most of the goods originate in the Far East and Europe. Tourists are allowed to shop duty free when presenting their passport.





Address:
Zona 5 Gamboa, Soberania National Park, Colon, Panama

The accommodations at the resort consist of 38 one and two bedroom air-conditioned, renovated villas and a new, 107 room luxury hotel. The villas, originally built in the 1930's and 40's, are the former residences of Panama Canal administrators and their families and have been completely refurbished to capture the ambiance of the original buildings. The main hotel facility is comprised of 107 deluxe, air-conditioned river front rooms, each offering spectacular views of the Chagres River and the surrounding Soberania National Park.

All of the guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped to give a feeling of being home while away from home. The hotel also has a variety of facilities and services that are sure to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers. Hotel features 150 rooms on 5 floors with mini-bars, in-room safes, satellite TVs, crystal showers, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, irons, ironing boards, coffeemakers, monogrammed bathrobes, fire protection systems, and balconies.


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Located 35 minutes away from Panama City on the Pacific Coast, and 30 minutes from the Colon Free Zone on the Caribbean.Check-in time is 2:00PM
Check-out time is 12:00PM3 Night Minimum Stay Required Year RoundHOTEL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Zona 5 Gamboa
Soberania National Park
Colon, Panama
Tel: +(507) 314-9000
Email: reservation@gamboaresort.com



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