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.
Cinta Costera
Explore the great outdoors at Cinta Costera, a lovely green space in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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.
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
City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Panama Canal Partial Transit
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Hotel is very well kept.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
The rooms were clean - the breakfast buffet was really good and fresh; The pool could have had more lounge chairs as it was busy but overall the place was nice and clean and I would stay there again
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
Centrally located, lots of restaurants, a pharmacy, and a small convenience store within a few hundred meters.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Sheraton Grand Panama
Helpful staff. Clean room
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
W Panama
Great location, friendly staff, clean room, modern facilities
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Friendly staff. Check in Can improve. Long lines / long wait Ismael best bell man ever
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Maracana Stadium and Flag of Cerro Ancón 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 Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.
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 Cinta Costera.
Amador
Travellers come to Amador for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Amador Causeway and Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina while you're in town.
