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.
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.
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
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
City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Top hotels in El Cangrejo
Principe Hotel and Suites
We like Principe Hotel that is why we returned. From the check-in to the room, everything was good and we were comfortable The price is excellent for this very nice hotel. We would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
The hotel is good. Nice ammenities and very good staff. The breakfast is amazing. The only problem is that the rooms floor is very very dirty. My socks ended up black from walking on the floor.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Novotel Panama City
The bed was hard. Poorly lit areas unsafe conditions
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Riande Urban Hotel
Good hotel, very nice design, delicious food.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Ramada Panama Centro Via Argentina
Well the room need work. About wall ( painting) door and frame, floor it is no in good conditions, corredor ( painting too ) , they ask for $ 40 extra because arrived early and I paid cash. Breakfast very good. , AC very good too Good location, many restaurant.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro
Everything was good
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Cangrejo
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.
Campo Alegre
If you're spending some time in Campo Alegre, Via Espana and Uruguay Street are top sights worth seeing.
Obarrio
Unique features of Obarrio include the casinos and coffee shops. Make a stop by Calle 50 or Via Espana while you're exploring the area.
Marbella
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Marbella. You might want to make time for a stop at Avenida Balboa or Multicentro Panama.
Curundu
While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.
Punta Paitilla
Punta Paitilla is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Avenida Balboa and Multicentro Panama while you're in town.
