With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up everything that Ancon, 19 miles away, has to offer. Soak up the sights starting with Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Soberania National Park and Culebra Cut. Located 30 miles away, Panama City is another popular tourist destination. If you visit, make sure you check out Albrook Shopping Mall, Via Espana and Multiplaza Pacific Mall.