The area of Gamboa is located 45 minutes east of Panama City. The road to Gamboa follows the Panama Canal half way up its journey to the Caribbean Sea. The area of Gamboa is famous for it's diverse wildlife and the immense variety of plants and trees within its rainforests. The area of Gamboa is vital to the Panama Canal itself at the Lake at Gatun where the gamboa stretches to is where the boats passing from one ocean to another have to pass through. Also there is a river called the Chagres which provides the Canal with it's fresh water. It is a common mistake to think that the Canal is full of Sea water due to its joining of 2 Oceans, however the central part of the Canal is fresh water.

The jewel in the crown of the Gamboa is the wonderful Eco-Resort of the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. The Hotel is located on lake Gatun and offers its guests great accommodations in the mist of the rainforest.

Gamboa is a great area to start or finish your trip in Panama as it is only located 45 minutes from Panama City.

Hotels that are recommended in the area can be found in the hotels section and a few are listed here: Gamboa Rainforest Resort and Canopy Tower.