Lagarterita accommodation from NZ$55

30 kilometres from the heart of Lagarterita is the Radisson Summit Hotel and Golf Panama. An alternative is the Gamboa Rainforest Resort, which is 25 kilometres away.

Everyone knows New Zealanders know how to relax, so consider extending your stay and check out the Museum of Natural Science, Fiesta Casino and Independence Square, in Panama City, 40 kilometres to the east of Lagarterita. The San Francisco Apartments and Waldorf Astoria Panama are some of the great short and long-stay alternatives in Panama City. Or, you could stay in El Valle de Anton, 60 kilometres to the southwest of Lagarterita, where you can pick from the Los Mandarinos Boutique Spa and Hotel and Hotel Rincon Vallero. If you stay in El Valle de Anton, set aside some time to check out the Serpentarium, Valley of Square Trees and Sunday Market.

Just because you are travelling in Panama, doesn't mean you can't indulge in your passion for sporting events. You'll find Estadio Rommel Fernandez 45 kilometres to the east of Lagarterita. The Villa Michelle and the Hotel Bella Vista are both good options if you want to get amongst it.

If you are flying into or out of Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport and would prefer to stay nearby, try the San Francisco Apartments or the Waldorf Astoria Panama.