El Cangrejo Travel Guide
Panama City
Visit El Cangrejo
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.
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.
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.
Panama Viejo
Find out about the history of Panama City when you take a trip to Panama Viejo. Stroll along the seaside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Panama Canal Partial Transit
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
The OG Crawl – Afro Vibes Nightlife Experience
Top hotels in El Cangrejo
Principe Hotel and Suites
"Staff was very pleasant and accommodating. Ideal location. I would stay there again"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
"Desayuno poco variado"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Novotel Panama City
"Excelente servicio"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro
"The location is excellent, close to the train and a variety of restaurants nearby. The breakfast buffet was very good, varied, and with vegetarian options. They need to improve their attention to detail in room cleaning, as I found trash left by the previous guest in the bin. Also, the air conditioning ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Riande Urban Hotel
"Rooms were clean however, the lighting in the room was poor (too dull). The pool was being serviced and we did not get to enjoy."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
"El personal muy amable y atento para ayudarnos y darnos informacion! Un restoran con una carta variada y abierto a toda hora. También un desayuno variado"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in El Cangrejo
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.
Bella Vista
Travellers love Bella Vista for its popular shops, and you can see more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen.
San Francisco
San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.
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.
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum.
