The Bristol Buenaventura Resort is near to many Panama Tourist Attractions

Destination to Discover – Bristol Buenaventura

Welcome to the Bristol Resort in Buenaventura, Panama, a destination popular among savvy travelers and the world’s jet set rife with Panama tourist attractions. Bristol Buenaventura resides in the secluded region of Buenaventura, an exclusive resort community on the Pacific Coast rife with tourist attractions in Panama. It is 80 minutes west of the high-end shopping and entertainment of Panama City, on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, and a delightful world away from civilization as we know it.

For those traveling to Buenaventura, the community offers some local attractions including:

La Plaza – This meeting point includes “La Ermita,” the town chapel that was built to offer the community a place of worship. Here one will also find the Bristol Kids Club, The Lounge game room, Buenaventura Real Estate office, Corotú Spa and the resorts Gift Shop for luxury apparel and swimwear.

Las Cuadras Horse Stables – Housing the horses that community owners keep, the stables offer horseback riding as there are numerous trails around the community. A repeat guest could eventually purchase a horse and keep it in the stable for boarding as well.

Nature Trails – Several trails located around the community enable the cyclist/stroller/jogger/horseback rider to enjoy the perfectly landscaped views of the beach, mountains, and forest. Because of Buenaventura’s microclimate there is always sun and breeze, which provides perfect weather for these activities.

San Fernando Medical Clinic – For guests in need of any medical care, the clinic is located on-property for easy accessibility and immediate attention. The facility is completely equipped with standard medical supplies and first aid kits with a nurse readily available from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. An on-call doctor is within reach for those who require further assistance.

Panama Guide

Venture off and truly experience Panama.  Learn about the Panamanian culture and history of past and present day.

El Valle de Anton – 45 minute east from the hotel

• Local Crafts and Farmers Market: Handcraft art, jewelry, plants, fruits and vegetables for sell directly from Indian artisans themselves.
• Zoological Park El Níspero: See the "Golden Frog" that lives only in this region and on the verge of extinction, along with other animals not seen in American or European Zoos.
• Canopy Tower: Zip-line through the canopy of the rain forest.
• Piedra La Pintada Petroglyph Excursion: Explore large pre-Columbian drawings etched onto planetary boulders.
• Hiking Trails: Hike the “Sleeping Indian Woman” mountain, then swim in the natural pools or take a trail to the cloud forests of the Gaital National Monument nature preserve.
• Biking: Rentals available for scenic or mountain biking.

Town of Nata de los Caballeros – 55 minute west from the hotel

• The Santiago Apostol Minor Basilica Church: Witness the second oldest Church in the Western Hemisphere, declared as a National Monument.
• El Caño Archaeological Site: Visit an archaeological discovery in the province of Coclé where Native American tombs were buried between 500 and 1550 A.D.

Panama City – 80 minute east from the hotel

• Casco Viejo: Enjoy the old quarters of Panama, filled with large plazas, magnificent churches, and historic buildings that tell the story of the “new city” back in the colonial period.
• The Panama Canal: An engineering wonder of the world, explore everything it has to offer.
• The Metropolitan Nature Park: Stretching along the Panama Canal, visit tropical bird species and animals such as pumas and alligators.
• Rainforest/Jungle Boat Tour: While trekking through the rainforest jungle, experience the 61-foot double decked houseboat, Gatun Explorer, on Gatun Lake.
• Marine Exhibitions Center: A must see research center for those interested in tropical marine life and ecology.
• Shopping Tours: Immerse in a name brand world.
• Embera Indian Village: Uncover the culture and society of the Embera Indians and see their authentic village of Parara Puru.
• Canopy Tower Ecology and Nature Observatory:  A place to see rainforest wildlife like no other.
• Monkey Island: Take a ride to Monkey Island and see the white-faced monkeys that inhabit it.
• Casinos: Indulge in the nightlife located all across Panama City.

General Information about Panama

• Airports: Tocumen International (PTY), Marcos Gelabert (small and private planes)
• Currency: Balboa at par with U.S. Dollar. U.S. Dollars accepted everywhere.
• Climate: Temperatures vary between 80-90 Fahrenheit (25-30 Celsius). Humid especially from mid-April to December.
• Communications: Panama’s country calling code is 507.
• Language: Spanish, but English is widely spoken in cities and in most tourist areas.
• Time Zone: UTC/GMT -5 hours. Since daylight savings time is not observed, Panama is Central Standard Time (CST) during Spring and Eastern Standard Time (EST) during Autumn.

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General Information about Buenaventura

Located in the providence of Cocle, 80 minutes West from Panama City.
Exclusive beach community of more than 300 hundred hectares.
For more information please visit www.buenaventura.com.pa

Directions

From Tocumen airport take the Pan-American Highway West. Pass Panamá City and over the Bridge of the Americas. Continue 113 km West on the highway. Located on the left-hand side, follow the signs for Buenaventura in the town of Rio Hato.