Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 15:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 12:00 |
Pets | Pets allowed with an extra charge |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
Pool
Front desk 24 hour
More about Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Set within Soberania National Park, the Gamboa Rainforest Reserve offers an outdoor pool, a sensory spa and stunning views of the River Chagres. Panama City is just a 30-minute drive away. Property offers free WiFi in all rooms.
Reviews from 
Couple
Comment: 19 Jul 2026
Stayed in: Jul 2026
Nice view
Although we didn’t stay at the hotel, we stopped by for lunch and to experience the famous tram tour. The hotel itself is beautiful, full of history, and enjoys a spectacular location with breathtaking views.
Lunch was good without being exceptional, but the real highlight was the rainforest tram experience. The ride is both exciting and incredibly peaceful as the tram glides quietly through the forest, stopping every now and then to give everyone time to appreciate the surroundings and learn more about the rainforest.
After the tram ride, there is a walk up to the observation platform. There are no stairs, but it is still a bit of a climb. The effort is well worth it, as you are rewarded with stunning panoramic views over the rainforest canopy. From the viewpoint, you can watch ships passing through the Panama Canal and see the river that supplies water to the canal.
One suggestion for improvement would be to make this final climb more accessible for older visitors and those with limited mobility. Providing wheelchairs or a shuttle service for this section would allow many more people to enjoy the spectacular viewpoint. At present, some older guests may simply be unable to make the climb.
If you happen to spot some wildlife, the experience becomes even more memorable. We were delighted to see a toucan, and it was absolutely magnificent—a highlight of our visit.
We received a discounted price of $30 per person, which we felt was good value. However, at the regular admission price, we would probably consider it a bit expensive.
Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. If you appreciate nature, beautiful scenery, and a touch of adventure, the tram ride is definitely worth considering.
Lunch was good without being exceptional, but the real highlight was the rainforest tram experience. The ride is both exciting and incredibly peaceful as the tram glides quietly through the forest, stopping every now and then to give everyone time to appreciate the surroundings and learn more about the rainforest.
After the tram ride, there is a walk up to the observation platform. There are no stairs, but it is still a bit of a climb. The effort is well worth it, as you are rewarded with stunning panoramic views over the rainforest canopy. From the viewpoint, you can watch ships passing through the Panama Canal and see the river that supplies water to the canal.
One suggestion for improvement would be to make this final climb more accessible for older visitors and those with limited mobility. Providing wheelchairs or a shuttle service for this section would allow many more people to enjoy the spectacular viewpoint. At present, some older guests may simply be unable to make the climb.
If you happen to spot some wildlife, the experience becomes even more memorable. We were delighted to see a toucan, and it was absolutely magnificent—a highlight of our visit.
We received a discounted price of $30 per person, which we felt was good value. However, at the regular admission price, we would probably consider it a bit expensive.
Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. If you appreciate nature, beautiful scenery, and a touch of adventure, the tram ride is definitely worth considering.
Couple
Comment: 11 Jul 2026
Stayed in: Jul 2026
Wonderful
An excellent plan to enjoy as a couple.
Group traveller
Comment: 8 Jan 2026
Stayed in: Jan 2026
Fantastic and interesting
Very nice visit among butterflies frogs and sloths with special girl guide very polite and smiling, we had fun and saw the sloth sleeping
Couple
Comment: 22 Feb 2026
Nature
The hotel has evolved a lot since our last visit 6 years ago. The rooms are better decorated, cleaner and nice.
The buffet is good as well as the breakfast buffet, there are Panamanian specialties at every meal. But of course the most important thing about this hotel is the outdoors and the beautiful walks that can be done alone to see toucans, monkeys, coatis, trogons... do not hesitate to go out and discover all the trails!
The buffet is good as well as the breakfast buffet, there are Panamanian specialties at every meal. But of course the most important thing about this hotel is the outdoors and the beautiful walks that can be done alone to see toucans, monkeys, coatis, trogons... do not hesitate to go out and discover all the trails!
Couple
Comment: 19 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Aug 2026
A Paradise for Bird Lovers! Great for Everyone ＋ Exciting New Updates!
I am writing this review as a bird lover to share my experience and some exciting new information.
Gamboa Rainforest Resort is, of course, the perfect base for those who want to do serious birdwatching as Pipeline Road. However, it is also wonderful for children, seniors, or anyone who may not be able to walk long distances.
I use a bird song identification app, and just by walking for 5 minutes along the path around the large pool, the app recognized over 10 different species of birds! Furthermore, when I walked closer to the hiking trail with tall, dense trees, I was lucky enough to see a Keel-billed Toucan.
I also have some exciting new information to share! While taking my morning walk, I happened to meet Mr. Essdras M. Suarez, who is involved in a new project for the resort. He told me that starting in the last quarter of this year, the resort will launch official birdwatching activities on the property. He also mentioned that they plan to set up chairs at the feeding points to make it easier for guests to watch the birds. In fact, I already saw some beautiful birds there, including a gorgeous Whooping Motmot!
Here is the list of birds I encountered during my morning walk on August 12th (listed in the exact order I found them):
- Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
- Tropical Mockingbird
- Tropical Kingbird
- Clay-colored Thrush
- Grear Kiskadee
- Palm Tanager
- Red-lored Amazon
- Southern House Wren
- Pale vented Pigeon
- Scrub Greenlet
- Orange-chinned Parakeet
- Lesser Kiskadee
- Yellow-headed Caracara
- Black-crowned Antshrike
- Barred Antshrike
- Whooping Motmot (mentioned above)
- Slaty-tailed Trogon (I heard its call, and the feeding staff visually confirmed it)
- Blue-gray Tanager
- Common Tody-Flycatcher
- Jet Antbird
- Fasciated Antshrike
- Black-billed Wren
- Crimson-backed Tanager
- Red-crowned Woodpecker
- Buff-breasted Wren
- Keel-billed Toucan (mentioned above)
Gamboa Rainforest Resort is, of course, the perfect base for those who want to do serious birdwatching as Pipeline Road. However, it is also wonderful for children, seniors, or anyone who may not be able to walk long distances.
I use a bird song identification app, and just by walking for 5 minutes along the path around the large pool, the app recognized over 10 different species of birds! Furthermore, when I walked closer to the hiking trail with tall, dense trees, I was lucky enough to see a Keel-billed Toucan.
I also have some exciting new information to share! While taking my morning walk, I happened to meet Mr. Essdras M. Suarez, who is involved in a new project for the resort. He told me that starting in the last quarter of this year, the resort will launch official birdwatching activities on the property. He also mentioned that they plan to set up chairs at the feeding points to make it easier for guests to watch the birds. In fact, I already saw some beautiful birds there, including a gorgeous Whooping Motmot!
Here is the list of birds I encountered during my morning walk on August 12th (listed in the exact order I found them):
- Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
- Tropical Mockingbird
- Tropical Kingbird
- Clay-colored Thrush
- Grear Kiskadee
- Palm Tanager
- Red-lored Amazon
- Southern House Wren
- Pale vented Pigeon
- Scrub Greenlet
- Orange-chinned Parakeet
- Lesser Kiskadee
- Yellow-headed Caracara
- Black-crowned Antshrike
- Barred Antshrike
- Whooping Motmot (mentioned above)
- Slaty-tailed Trogon (I heard its call, and the feeding staff visually confirmed it)
- Blue-gray Tanager
- Common Tody-Flycatcher
- Jet Antbird
- Fasciated Antshrike
- Black-billed Wren
- Crimson-backed Tanager
- Red-crowned Woodpecker
- Buff-breasted Wren
- Keel-billed Toucan (mentioned above)
Excellent location
Corregimiento de Cristobal Colon IA 5 Panama 7338, Gamboa, 7338, Panama|0.93 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:00
Check out before:
12:00
Good to know
Pets allowed with an extra charge
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
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