Central America

Panama

Skyline, canal, rainforest - all in one city

The only Krystal Tours destination where you can watch a container ship pass through a canal in the morning and shop a mall-sized duty-free by afternoon.

CountryPanama
FlightsDirect routes via Copa Airlines
CurrencyUS Dollar (Balboa pegged 1:1)
Best time to visitDecember - April (dry season)
About Panama

A canal city that never quite feels like a layover

Panama City sits where the canal, the rainforest, and a genuinely modern skyline all meet in one compact footprint. It's one of the few Krystal Tours destinations built as much around the city itself as the beach – shopping, rooftop pools, and a downtown that keeps going well past dinner.

Most packages route through the Albrook Mall district, putting you minutes from the canal, the historic Casco Viejo quarter, and the airport for easy in-and-out weekend trips. Panama is also our go-to for multi-city itineraries – it pairs naturally with a few nights in Curaçao.

Good to know before you book

  • Copa Airlines is Krystal Tours' #1 wholesaler for Panama routes
  • US Dollar is the local currency - no exchange needed
  • Albrook Mall is one of the largest duty-free malls in the Americas
  • Dry season (Dec-Apr) is the best window for canal tours
Where you'll stay

Resorts we book in Panama

Marriott Albrook Mall, Panama
★★★★★

Marriott Albrook Mall

Panama's most-booked property - attached directly to the mall, with rooftop pool views over the canal district.

City CenterMall AccessRooftop Pool
Tryp by Wyndham, Panama
★★★★★

Tryp by Wyndham

A reliable mid-tier pick close to Albrook, popular for the flash-sale and multi-city packages.

Business FriendlyCentral LocationDaily Breakfast
Riande Urban, Panama

Riande Urban

Hampton by Hilton

Explore Panama

What to do, where to look, what to check first

Things to Do
Landmarks
Travel Advisory

Panama Canal & Miraflores Locks

Watch a ship transit up close, with a museum on-site.

Casco Viejo Walking Tour

The restored colonial quarter - restaurants, rooftop bars, history.

Albrook Mall Shopping

Duty-free shopping steps from the Marriott and Tryp.

Amador Causeway

Waterfront path linking four small islands, bikes for rent.

Rooftop Pools & Nightlife

Downtown Panama City keeps going well past dinner.

Photos: Public domain · RB Photo, CC BY 2.0 · Valenciano, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Edwinosb, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Adam Jones (CC BY-SA 2.0) – via Wikimedia Commons.

Book Panama

Packages available now

Marriott Albrook Mall – Oct to Nov 2026
$5,595.00per person
Marriott Albrook Mall – Oct to Nov 2026
Oct - Nov 2026
AccommodationAirfareAirport TransfersCarry-on BaggageDaily BreakfastTaxes Included
Tryp by Wyndham – Oct to Nov 2026
$4,995.00per person
Tryp by Wyndham – Oct to Nov 2026
Oct - Nov 2026
AccommodationAirfareAirport TransfersCarry-on BaggageDaily BreakfastTaxes Included

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