Local Attractions
See the Top Things to Do in Panama City
When you stay at Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort, the best attractions, events and things to do in Panama City are only moments away. Spend a morning hiking through Panama’s rainforests before making the 20-minute drive to downtown Panama City for some of the country’s finest shopping and entertainment. The famous Panama Canal is just five miles from our hotel, and you can also take your family to observe birds and other fauna at Panama Rainforest Discovery Center or at Summit Municipal Park. Step back in time with a visit to Casco Viejo, Panama City’s historic district, and then look into the future at the Biodiversity Museum by Frank Gehry, dedicated to preserving the biodiversity of the rainforest for the next generation.
All of our hotel rates include shuttle transfers at scheduled hours to attraction centers, such as the Panama Canal Miraflores Visitor Center, Summit Botanical Gardens, Metropolitan National Park, Soberania National Park, the Rainforest Discovery Center, Altaplaza Mall and the biggest mall in Central America - Albrook Mall, where the Metro Bus station is also located.
A tropical retreat surrounded by lush acres of rainforest located close to the Panama Canal and only 20 minutes from the center of the city.
The Summit Rainforest is a mixture of paradise and elegance, that will make your visit a perfect place for your vacation travels or business meetings.
It is also considered a hotspot for Birdwatchers as it is situated next to the Pipeline Trail, where over 1,000 different bird species migrate throughout the year.
Not to mention, a golfer's paradise, as it has one of Panama's most challenging greens and fairways.
Whether you’re visiting Panama for a cultural or ecological experience, with attractions such as the crossing of the Panama Canal Railway Company or the view of wildlife animals such as sloths, capybara and toucans, the Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort will not disappoint!
As one of the greatest feats of engineering in history, the building of the Panama Canal has a storied past that is chronicled at the Panama Canal Museum. Call ahead to arrange guided tours in English.
Admire the regal harpy eagle, Panama’s national bird, at this wildlife rescue center, which is also home to jaguars and tapirs.
With several renown international stores, restaurants, food court and a virtual cinema experience, Altaplaza Mall is a great center to relax and enjoy your day. This mall also has a large supermarket, surrounding stores and bars and restaurants.
Shopping, Exercise, Nightlife, Port, Culinary, Convention
Plan your next voyage from this nearby airport.
Visit nearby provinces and/or countries, from this nearby airport.
Home to non-government entities, tech industries and universities, this area zone is very important to the Panamanian corporate world.
Aside from the historical aspect of the Panama Canal Railway Station, this train also takes you through the rainforest and passes through the Canal Zone area.
"Located in the Soberania National Park, the Pipeline Trail is the most recognized area in Central America for Birdwatchers. In this area you can see more than 900 different species of birds that migrate during the year."