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
Explore the great outdoors at Cinta Costera, a lovely green space 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.
Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
Explore the waterfront in Ancon with a trip to Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Miraflores Locks
Learn about the local history of Ancon when you spend time at Miraflores Locks. Visit the casinos and shops in this vibrant area.
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
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Top hotels in El Cangrejo
Principe Hotel and Suites
Good value for the price. 24 hour convenience store to the left and fusion sushi, attached to the hotel, to the right. Sen Vietmanese restaurant located to the right, cross street on same side as hotel a few doors down. Plenty more to eat. Just get out and walk around. Enjoy
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Novotel Panama City
Cleanliness of the property and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Excellent facility, spotless, staff very attentive and courteous. We were very impressed from beginning to end!!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Riande Urban Hotel
All was good. Loved the pool
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro
Good budget hotel, room was clean and cleaned on time everyday, towels and toiletries were always replenished, breakfast was generally ok, the area of this hotel is on the lower end of the main city but still conveniently for anyone walking
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton Panama
Room not clean ac leaking mold in bathroom mold under the leaking ac breakfast not good need improvement hot water always cold milk to make coffee cold I would never go back to this hotel again
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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 Crown Casino.
Campo Alegre
If you're spending some time in Campo Alegre, Uruguay Street and Calle 50 are top sights worth seeing.
Obarrio
Unique features of Obarrio include the casinos and coffee shops. Make a stop by Calle 50 or Soho City Center 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 Cinta Costera.
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.
