Costa Esmeralda Travel Guide
San Carlos
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Popular places to visit
La Ensenada Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at La Ensenada Beach during your trip to San Carlos?
Playa El Palmar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa El Palmar during your trip to San Carlos? Stroll along the beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
Things to do

Valley Tours from Riu Playa Blanca, Buenaventura Golf & Beach
Rp624.456
per adult

Zipline Simple A Trial Of Our Zipline 30 Minutes
Rp520.380
per adult

Guided E-bike Tour: Discovering El Valle de Anton
Rp1.214.220
per adult

Electric Bikes Rental in El Valle de Anton
Rp607.110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

3 Hour Private Waterfall Hike in El Palmar
Rp1.127.490
per adult

3 Hour Private Tour to Cerro Cariguana
Rp1.127.490
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Costa Esmeralda

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos San Carlos panama oeste
The price is Rp1.350.999 per night from 15 May to 16 May
Rp1.350.999
Rp1.772.902 total
15 May - 16 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are located ...
6.4/10 (5 reviews)
It was an amazing stay, we went there for our anniversary and we had such a great time! The room was squeaky clean, the staff was very helpful always able to help with suggestions and making our stay as comfortable as possible, the beach is a few steps away and the beach chairs were so comfy. I will ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108 Rio Hato
The price is Rp3.179.531 per night from 14 May to 15 May
Rp3.179.531
Rp3.497.484 total
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio Hato. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
The room was fine. The buffet was great. However they only offered one beer brand, no whiskey at all and no irish cream at all!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
Finca 43.668 Rio Hato Cocle
Stay at this beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
food and drinks were great. The staff was terrible, according to their rules, double reservations is not allowed by the same person, which is something stupid if you want to make reserve a separate room for your kids. I have been traveling for over 20 years and I have never had this issue before ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana Rio Hato Cocle
The price is Rp2.512.964 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
Rp2.512.964
Rp2.764.260 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
Resort focused on locals. Some staff don’t even speak English. Rooms are dated with broken furniture. Bathroom with faulty toilets and gunk in the shower glass. Food s not bad but repetitive and boring. Specialty restaurants food is mediocre with premium to visit tepanyaky and steak. Pool music is ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115 Rio Hato Cocle
The price is Rp2.711.592 per night from 13 May to 14 May
Rp2.711.592
Rp2.982.751 total
13 May - 14 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
It was a very nice beach and perfect size to walk around .
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura El Chiru Cocle
The price is Rp3.459.018 per night from 24 May to 25 May
Rp3.459.018
Rp3.804.920 total
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in El Chiru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (745 reviews)
Bien - normal Deben renovar en cuartos como piscina Oportunidad de mejoras
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
