Balboa Travel Guide
Panama City
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.
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
Explore the great outdoors at Cinta Costera, a lovely green space in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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.
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
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
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl (Panama City, Panama)
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
We had a twin double bed. The room was basically nice but the beds were somewhere between a twin and a full size. Fine for one person, but pretty small. Also, there was no blanket, just a sheet and only 2 small pillows. I was disappointed in the bedding. The breakfast buffet was excellent and had ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
We always stay here when we fly to and from Panama. Service and staff are great. Rooms are clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
No I was very disappointed. My room had bed bugs and i was but really bad .which means things are not cleaned or checked as they should be . I do not want to return here as that problem continues im upset beyond measures.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
W Panama
It was a great experience.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Amenities where nice and location
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Waldorf Astoria Panama
The hotel was wonderful. The entire hotel was clean, staff welcoming especially security employee Flash. The breakfast buffet was great and it was so nice that Divney the receptionist remembered our names each day. My overall stay was great and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Maracana Stadium and Flag of Cerro Ancón are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum.
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.
Amador
Travellers come to Amador for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Amador Causeway and Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina while you're in town.
