Balboa Travel Guide

Panama City

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Popular places to visit

Multiplaza Pacific Mall

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.

Multiplaza Pacific Mall
Cinta Costera

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.

Cinta Costera
Avenida Balboa

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.

Avenida Balboa
Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina

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.

Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
Panama

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.

Miraflores Locks
Calle 50

Calle 50

You can find out about the history of Panama City when you stop by Calle 50. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

Calle 50

Things to do

Slingshot Tour Panama

Slingshot Tour Panama

Rp1.916.495
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Slingshot Tour Panama
Day Tour

Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands

Rp2.460.437
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

Rp530.067
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

Rp825.650
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Panama City Tour and Panama Canal – Miraflores Locks Experience

Panama City Tour and Panama Canal – Miraflores Locks Experience

Rp577.955
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Panama City Tour and Panama Canal – Miraflores Locks Experience
The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl

The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl

Rp1.073.345
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl
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Top hotels in Balboa

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
The price is Rp1.859.435 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.859.435
Rp2.045.379 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,167 reviews)
"Staff was great!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
KM 7, Road to Veracruz, Veracruz, Panama
The price is Rp3.185.244 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
Rp3.185.244
Rp3.185.244 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Veracruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,017 reviews)
"It was good"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

4 out of 5
Calle Augusto Samuel Boyd y Calle Eusebi, Panama City
The price is Rp1.309.527 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp1.309.527
Rp1.440.480 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa B&B in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (417 reviews)
"The Waymore is totally updated (stayed in a remodelled room. This used to be the Veneto hotel) and they did a good job. My room was large, comfortable, with all modern ammenities like rainshowers, expresso machine, smart tv. The pool and gym are large and breakfast was a good buffett. It is only ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
Via Espana 111, Panama City, Panama
The price is Rp1.673.492 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.673.492
Rp1.840.841 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice but we never did have hot water in the bathroom the whole time we were there."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Ave. Domingo Diaz, Corregimineto De Tocumen Hacia El, Tocumen, Panama
The price is Rp1.843.266 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp1.843.266
Rp2.027.593 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Tocumen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,177 reviews)
"This hotel was beautiful. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The restaurant had good food and the breakfast buffet was amazing! The pool was clean and relaxing. The front desk had pool towels. The bed was comfortable, the rooms clean, and the hotel was quiet."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Sheraton Grand Panama

Sheraton Grand Panama

4 out of 5
Via Israel And 77th Street, Panama City, Panama
The price is Rp2.047.804 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.047.804
Rp2.252.584 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (929 reviews)
"Excellent and friendly customer service"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Sheraton Grand Panama
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Other neighbourhoods around Balboa

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El Chorrillo

While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Chorrillo
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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.

Santa Ana
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Curundu

While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.

Curundu
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Casco Viejo

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.

Casco Viejo
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San Felipe

While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and Interoceanic Canal Museum.

San Felipe
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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.

Calidonia

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