For the adventurous and those who appreciate a little historical charm, the The Republic of Panama is worth a closer look. As the connecting country between North and South America, Panama is a destination with a lot to offer for meetings and incentives.
Whether you want to host your private event taking in the country’s rich heritage on the rooftop of Casco Antiguo (Old City), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or spend your afternoons enjoying some of the world’s best surfing, here are 10 unforgettable Panama experiences for your group.
Activities for groups in Panama:

1. Have a private event at the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
2. Host a group dinner at night in the ruins of the original city (Panama Viejo), which the pirate Captain Morgan looted and burned to the ground in 1670.
3. Sip on cocktails and enjoy the nightlife on the rooftop of the 70-story Hard Rock Hotel viewing the skyline of Panama City (bonus: modern shopping centers and several
4. Organize small groups in motorboats for intimate tours of the Canal. See container ships up-close and get a close look at the rainforest wildlife
5. Visit the Punta Bruja Nature Reserve
6. Take the historic train along the Canal to the city of Colon (50 miles)
7. Do a day-trip to the Pearl Islands
8. Watch whales in the Pacific Ocean
9. Tour coffee plantations among European villages settled by Swiss, Germans and Austrians
10. Take a 3-hour overland trek to the remote northern Caribbean coast and arrange for a tour/overnight in the San Blas Islands, (a self-governed Kuna Indian archipelago of approximately 378 islands and cays, of which only 49 are inhabited). Taking a step back in time 200 years, and is something you’ll never experience anywhere else in the world.

Hotels to highlight:

• Westin Playa Bonita (611 rooms)
• The Westin Playa Bonita is in a wonderful secluded setting, but is also an easy airport transfer and only 20 minutes from the excitement of Panama City.
• JW Marriott (132 rooms, on over 1,000 acres). If you want secluded beauty in a boutique property, the JW is a good pick. 2 hour drive from the airport.
• Intercontinental Playa Bonita (300 rooms)
• Hard Rock Hotel (1,500 rooms)
• Gamboa Rainforest Resort (200 rooms)