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.
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
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience
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
Tour to a waterfall and Embera village with lunch included
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
The staff were helpful and the room was clean but could use an update. The shuttle runs every hour but it would be beneficial to guests if it ran at least every 30 minutes. Just a suggestion.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Sheraton Grand Panama
The hotel needs urgently a renovation. The staff is poorly trained
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
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
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
No activities. Food is 1/10 I left starving only ate enuff to get me by and not be sick. It’s very much so bottom of the barrel kind of resort.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Executive Hotel
The hotel is very comfortable and centrally located, the breakfast is excellent, I highly recommend it
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall 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 Avenida Balboa or El Machetazo Santa Ana.
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 Via Espana.
Curundu
While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.
