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
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Panama Canal Partial Transit
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl (Panama City, Panama)
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Good location with the ability to walk to near by shops and restaurant. The room was clean. We didnt have any complaints.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
We stayed one night on a layover from Atlanta to Manta Ecuador. The shuttle picked us up from the airport without problems. The hotel was clean and modern. The staff was friendly. The prices for food and snacks were exorbitant and out of line with the cost of items in Panama, however,
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
Was clean but very noisy pool area on weekends
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
W Panama
Great location, friendly staff, clean room, modern facilities
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Waldorf Astoria Panama
The hotel was wonderful. The entire hotel was clean, staff welcoming especially security employee Flash. The breakfast buffet was great and it was so nice that Divney the receptionist remembered our names each day. My overall stay was great and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Executive Hotel
Good hotel with facilities in a good location. Great value for money with breakfast included
Reviewed on 4 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.
