panama in a week
Panama | Mar 8 - Mar 15, 2025

Brad
Brad R.
Springfield, MA | Reviewed on Mar 16, 2025

Panama City 3 day stay in Sofitel
Christian was our private guide for 2 days. He brought us to the Panama Canal and a city tour for one day and then to the Embara tribe another day. WOW BITH WERE AMAZING. What an educational and fun experience both of these days were. Christian was absolutely amazing, smart and personable! Would highly recommend him.
The Sofitel was great and in a great area to walk around!

4 days and 3 nights Nayara
Nothing else to say but YOU MUST STAY HERE IN BOTH THE TREEHOUSE AND THE VILLAS!!!
The food , the people, the service, the wow factors, the tranquility. Just go and you will not regret

Hotel Reviews
Nayara Bocas del Toro

A MUST STAY the treehouse was a room that was so unique, views for miles from every area. To have cocktail hour on the top floor during a sunset or breakfast as the birds awoken is something we will never forget The over water bungalows with private saltwater pools led to a brilliant morning and evening. The service was more of a 7,8,9 star hotel than a 5star. At a push of a button you can have any food , that was Michelin like , a kayak, a bottle of champagne/sparkling wine, a cocktail, or some waters at any time of day. The food does take 45minutes to come out when ordered (except for dinner which is in a restaurant). The ELEPHANT HOUSE FOR DINNER—the most romantic beautiful best food I have ever eaten at a hotel. This is more then just a restaurant, it’s an experience The staff—wow wow wow. So polite so genuine so nice. 12/10

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful island (but def an adventure to get too)
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo
Panama city

We did not have a balcony for some reason but we had a 2 story lifted hotel room that was beautiful! The service and the food is 5star. Every morning breakfast got better and better. The bartenders were fun and personable. The pool was beautiful. The moet roof top is something to not be missed on a weekend with live music and a dj.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to walk around, safe, a million restaurants and a great view
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was cleaned 2-3 times per day.
Activity Reviews
Embera Village Adventure: Culture, Nature, and Traditions along the Chagres River
Embera Village Adventure: Culture, Nature, and Traditions along the Chagres River
Panama

Please do this and support the tribe. Such nice People Started with a 30 min canoe ride that was BEAUTIFUL! We then hiked 20 min into the forest to a waterfall that we swam in before continuing our canoe ride to the village. We danced with the children and watched some music. We walked around learning about the village and how they lived This is a MUST DO

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Panama City! Arrive at Tocumen International Airport
Welcome to Panama City! Arrive at Tocumen International Airport
Panama City

Christian was there to pick us up on time in a lovely car. He is great!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Christian is AMAZING
Transport
Local specialist: Andrea Morita
Andrea
Andrea Morita
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Mar 17, 2025
Dear Brad, Thank you so much for sharing your experience in such detail! We truly appreciate the time you took to write this—it means a lot to us. We’re beyond happy to hear that you had such an amazing trip, from exploring Panama City with Christian (we’ll share your kind words with him!) to the unforgettable experience at Nayara Bocas del Toro. Your descriptions bring everything to life, and it’s wonderful to know that every part of your journey, from the hotels to the activities, left... Read more

Dear Brad,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience in such detail! We truly appreciate the time you took to write this—it means a lot to us.

We’re beyond happy to hear that you had such an amazing trip, from exploring Panama City with Christian (we’ll share your kind words with him!) to the unforgettable experience at Nayara Bocas del Toro. Your descriptions bring everything to life, and it’s wonderful to know that every part of your journey, from the hotels to the activities, left such a lasting impression.

It was an absolute pleasure to be part of your adventure, and we can’t thank you enough for your trust.

We hope to welcome you on another incredible trip in the future! ✨

Andrea