We meet everyone at the Balboa Inn in Panama City, where we'll stay our first night. We fly to David in western Panama next morning, where we'll stay 2 nights at Hotel Gran Nacional. We then transfer to Hotel Dos Rios for 3 nights before returning to Panama City for a last night at Balboa Inn.
ALBROOK INN
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Albrook Inn is located on a 311 acre tract of gardens and trees in a residential area a few minutes from the domestic airport. The area was formerly a US military base, and the accommodations are in a refurbished officer's guest house. The inn's location provides easy access to Pipeline Road, Gamboa, and other areas we visit on the tour. It features a swimming pool, jacuzzi, restaurant with national and international cuisine on the menu, bar, and laundry services. The 30 rooms are air conditioned and feature queen or twin beds, cable TV, and private bath with hot water. TOP
GRAN NACIONAL HOTEL
The Gran Nacional is a newly renovated hotel located in the heart of David, the provinical capital of Chiriqui in western Panama. It features 3 restaurants including a pizzeria and barbeque as well as a full bar. Rooms are comfortable with one or two beds and private bath with hot water showers. TOP
HOTEL DOS RIOS
Hotel Dos Rios is located about 45 minutes drive from the provincial capital of David in the highlands of western Chiriqui Province. The hotel is very nice and features a comfortable sitting area in the reception, full-service bar, restaurant with with both indoor and outdoor seating, and internet access. The gardens and a small tract of nearby forest attract a variety of birds to the property. The restaurant offers a la carte menus of Panamanian-style cuisine including beef and chicken, as well as pizza and seafood.
Rooms are very clean and feature 2 double beds, private bath with hot water, and TV. Rooms are well ventilated and air-conditioning is unnecessary because of the mild temperatures. Windows in the rooms look out over the gardens. TOP
