With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy everything that Ancon, 30 miles away, has to offer. Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Soberania National Park and Culebra Cut alone make the drive out here worthwhile. Located 40 miles away, Panama City is another popular option. If you drop by, be sure to check out Albrook Shopping Mall, Via Espana and Multiplaza Pacific Mall.