With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up all that Portobelo, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here ought to be Blanca Beach, Mirador Perú and Fuerte San Fernando. Ancon is another wonderful option. It’s 30 miles away and boasts a range of fun things to see and do. Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Soberania National Park and Culebra Cut are only the start.