- Hotel El Panama, 111 Via Espana, Panama City; 215-9000, www.elpanama.com. This historic, tropical-style hotel where salsa singer Ruben Blades gave his first professional performance is centrally located in the banking district....
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- Hotel El Panama, 111 Via Espana, Panama City; 215-9000, www.elpanama.com. This historic, tropical-style hotel where salsa singer Ruben Blades gave his first professional performance is centrally located in the banking district. Doubles begin at $125 (all prices US), including breakfast. - Gamboa Rainforest Resort, P.O. Box 7338, Zone 5, Panama City; 314-9000, www.gamboaresort.com. This full-service resort is 30 minutes from downtown on the banks of the Chagres River within Soberania National Park. It offers a spectacular natural getaway featuring an aerial tram over the jungle canopy. Doubles from $175. - Hostal La Casa de Carmen, Calle 1ra No. 32 El Carmen, Panama City; 263-4366, www.lacasadecarmen.com. This budget hostel is in a quiet neighbourhood just one block from Via Espana. Doubles begin at $30, with breakfast. Where to eat - Manolo Caracol, Avenida Central y Calle Tercera, Casco Antiguo, Panama City; 228-4640. This trendy fusion restaurant in the historic quarter offers art exhibitions and a fixed-price menu with up to 11 courses, all for $16. - Parrillada Jimmy, Via Cincuentenario, Panama City; 226-1323, www.parrilladajimmy.com. Across from the Atlapa Convention Centre, this casual family restaurant is a favourite lunch spot for Ruben Blades. Entrees are $4.50 to $15.50.
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