Near the Panama Canal and Río Chagres junction, 9km past the turnoff for Canopy Tower on the road to Colón, is this US$30 million spot. It's not an ecolodge but a resort located in a rainforest; nevertheless, it’s hard to deny its grandeur. All 166 luxurious guest rooms and the lobby offer sweeping vistas of the jungle-flanked Río Chagres.
What was once an American officer's club boasts a spa, gym, marina, swimming pool and bar-restaurant. There’s even a cable car that brings you up into the canopy, as well as guided nature walks and birdwatching trips (US$15). The website offers special package deals, which often include activities, meals and transfers.