Balboa Travel Guide
Panama City
Popular places to visit
Multiplaza Pacific Mall
During your trip to Panama City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Multiplaza Pacific Mall. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Avenida Balboa
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Avenida Balboa during your stay in Panama City. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Amador Causeway
You can learn about the history of Ancon with a visit to Amador Causeway. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Cinta Costera
After visiting Cinta Costera, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Calle 50
You can find out about the history of Panama City when you stop by Calle 50. Discover the area's casinos or seek out its local tours.
Uruguay Street
During your visit to Panama City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Uruguay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Visit San Blas Paradise: Day Tour to 4 Islands with Lunch & Drink
Panama Canal Partial Transit
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Tour to a waterfall and Embera village with lunch included
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Great place to stay. Location is very convenient.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Great place if you need a place close to the airport.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Executive Hotel
The hotel was nice...I had a problem with housekeeping not leaving face towels or leaving one, when there were two people in the room...was a lot of noise for two nights...had a wedding reception there, did not get to sleep until around four in the morning because of the loud music...ate dinner there ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
Horrible foods, horrible drinks only bad beers
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Principe Hotel and Suites
Everything worked. The only draw back was the skirt on the bed was very visibly dirty.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Maracana Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Ana
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Avenida Balboa or El Machetazo Santa Ana.
Casco Viejo
Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Independence Square or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum.
Calidonia
Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to explore sights like Via Espana.
Curundu
While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.
