Hotel Spotlight

Spotlight

The Santa Maria, Panama City

The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is a sprawling oasis in the heart of pulsing Panama City, and a gateway to experiencing its cultural riches in style. As the destination’s only urban resort, the property is located inside the coveted Santa Maria Golf & Country Club, giving guests access to state of the art sports facilities, including the city’s only 18-hole, 72-Par Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. For those looking to indulge, The Santa Maria’s various culinary outlets delight guests with local delicacies, including the world-famous locally grown Geisha coffee, and the city’s best Sunday brunch at Mestizo restaurant.

Panama City is Central America’s most cosmopolitan and bio-diverse destination, known for its mix of metropolitan style, Spanish colonial charm and tropical beauty. With towering buildings, historic architecture, turquoise waters and lush tropical rainforests, the city is filled with astounding attractions for a memorable vacation. A short drive from its most popular attractions, The Santa Maria is a gateway to discovering the city’s treasures — from the iconic Panama Canal to the historical district Casco Viejo.

Those looking to experience more off-the-beaten path happenings can visit the amazing Panama Canal or Frank Ghery Biodiversity Museum, rent a bicycle and take it for a spin on the Amador Causeway (where you can stop for a fresh seafood lunch), or take an aerial tram through the Gamboa rainforest to spot sloths, monkeys and toucans.

Where else can you visit a beach, a bustling city and an incredible rainforest all within the same day? Panama is always a good idea.