Coronado & Pacific Mainland:
On the mainland, to the west of Panama City, stretch miles of inviting beaches: Punta Chame, Nueva Gorgona, Coronado, San Carlos, El Palmar, and Farallon, to name but a few. The best developed of these is Coronado, about an hour's drive from the city. A fine beach,this is the place for extreme sports like kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, kayaking, catamaran, banana boat, water sking, jet sking, rafting, canopy adventure, four wheel motorbiking, motorcycling,mountain biking and horse riding. All this combined with first-rate backpackers hostel accommodation at SeaSolBeach Coronado Guest house and a white-sand beach guarantee the perfect tropical sport vacation.

How to get there - Take a bus from Albrook bus terminal to Coronado. Get out near the El Rey Supermercado on the highway.

The Panama Canal And Miraflores locks:
The Panama Canal is one of the most fascinating places in the world, has a length of approximately 80 kilometers. Between 13,000 and 14,000 ships use the Canal yearly, approximately 9,000 workers, working 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering transit service to ships of all nations. The Canal uses a locks system that act as water elevators raising the ships from sea-level (Atlantic or Pacific) to 26 meters above sea-level. Each set of locks carries the name of the town where it was built: Gatún (on the Atlantic side), Pedro Miguel and Miraflores (on the Pacific). Miraflores locks, the ideal place to see the Canal operating, have large balconies from which visitors can see the locks open and close as the ships begin or end their transit.

How to get there - A taxi will cost $4-6. Or take a bus along Via Espania to Plaza 5 de Mayo. Get out at the corner just before the plaza. To the right is a small bus station. Take a bus to Miraflores. Total bus cost - 75 cents

Metropolitan Park:
In Panama, your ecotour can actually begin right on the outskirts of the city, where there is a large tropical forest reserve called Parque Metropolitano. Along the five trails of this convenient park can be seen a diversity of tropical wildlife, including toucans, parakeets, orioles, trogons, sloths, agoutis and Titi monkeys There is also a collection of native orchids, some of which will be blooming at any time of the year. Plant species are identified by plaques along the self-guided trails. Visitors can also arrange a guided tour with a ranger at the visitor's center.

Great views of the city skyline and the canal. It's also much cooler here than in the city, get under those trees and out of the sun. A short taxi ride from the city. Also check out Cerro Ancon, I've seen deer, monkeys, tucans and rodenty things there.

How to get there - Take a taxi. It's not far and not expensive. For Cerro Ancon take a taxi to Mi Pueblitos and walk to the top. Both are $2 for 4 people.

Colonial area or Casco Viejo:
Casco Antiguo is an area of decaying colonial grandeur, striking architecture, peeling paint and decrepit balconies. Through the stretched streets, plazas and public parks you'll see France Plaza, Las Bovedas and San Jose Church with its wonderful altar (all made of gold), the Flat Arc Cathedral Church and more. You can also visit the excellent Panama Canal museum where you can learn all about one of the world's greatest engineering marvels, the Panama Canal.

A great place to spend a few hours walking the streets and exploring. Some great views to the city and the Causeway. You might be surprised at how little streetlife there actually is here. Not a real hive of activity, which can be good. Not very active at night time, and be careful which areas you walk in. The surrounding parts can be not that safe. It's very well patrolled by the police in the main parts though. There are some bars and restaurants but the good ones tend to be expensive.

How to get there - Take a taxi. Or take a bus to calle 12. Get out when you see the park on the leftside. On the right is Coca Cola Cafe. Take the street to the left of the cafe. DO NOT go to the right. Also take a bus to Plaza 5 de Mayo and walk down Avenida Central. Total cost - 25 cents

The Amador Causeway:
The Amador Causeway itself connects three small islands, Noas, Perico and Flamenco, with the mainland. Visited by both foreigners and locals alike, the Causeway has enormous tourist potential. The Causeway is located at the southeastern most tip of the Panama canal, with spectacular views of Panama City and the Bridge of the Americas. While there, visitors can observe the numerous vessels that enter or depart the Panama Canal throughout the day, passing directly beneath the Bridge of the Americas.

Take your time here to wander, walk the Causeway or hire a bike. Some great views and a great way to spend a sunny afternoon. We've also seen Sloths on one of the islands. The Causeway is also one of the main nightlife districts of Panama City. Come here at night to enjoy the large number of bars, clubs and restaurants. The locals love to drive up and down here on the weekends.

How to get here - Take a taxi for $5-6. Or take a bus to Plaza 5 de Mayo. Just past the Plaza take the right street(where the Dynasty sign is). Mini vans go to the Causeway from the next corner up. Total cost - 50 cents