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Panama: Hotels

The idea of “luxury” is still new in Panama, but a number of upscale resorts like the Coral Lodge and the Hacienda Del Mar are starting to explore the concept. Smaller properties, though they offer less amenities, offer access to the pristine environment and a taste of local culture.

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Canal House
This turn-of-the-century, colonial mansion in Casco Viejo turned chic and boutique in time to become the area’s first...
boutique

Canal Rainforest Resort
The Smithsonian Institute of Tropical Research helped develop this five-star, 107-room, 38-villa eco-resort on the banks of...
eco-friendly

Highland Hideaway
Flowers and citrus scent the air at this 10-room Boquette inn in the shadow of Volcán Barú. Wake up with a tour...

Luxury Tree House
Sleep in tree top rooms within a whistle of Blue Cotingas and Green Shrike-Vireos in Soberanía National Park....
all-inclusive | expensive | eco-friendly

Private Island Retreat
Fourteen, balcony-laden cabanas on this Pearl Island Resort are calling your name. The uninhabited island has over 57 beaches...
wildlife | expensive

Punta Caracol Acqua-Lodge
Hop the 1-hour flight from Panama City to the rural archipelago of Bocas del Toro, a treasure trove of empty islets and white...
beach | expensive | smart splurge

San Blas Over Water Bungalow
Over-the-water bungalows recall Tahiti at half the price and a quarter of the distance, and provide reason enough to venture...
smart splurge | all-inclusive | expensive