Costa Esmeralda Travel Guide
San Carlos
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Popular places to visit
Playa La Ensenada
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa La Ensenada 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

Zipline Simple A Trial Of Our Zipline 30 Minutes
Rp507.750
per adult

Playa Blanca Panama: Full Day at Cala Beach Club
Rp1.017.480
per adult

Tours in the Valley from RIU Playa Blanca and Buenaventura Resort.
Rp763.110
per adult

Electric Bikes Rental in El Valle de Anton
Rp593.530
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Guided E-bike Tour: Discovering El Valle de Anton
Rp1.184.750
per adult

Zipline Full Experience in Chorro El Macho
Rp1.254.892
per adult
Top hotels in Costa Esmeralda

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos San Carlos panama oeste
Stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada 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 Rp3.040.423 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
Rp3.040.423
Rp3.344.500 total
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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! (1,002 reviews)
Horrible customer service, tried calling to cancel as our flights to Panama were cancelled and they had no number to call, the number given was a house number. Expedia tried calling and no answer in the end we lost out on our money, we lost out on the hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 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! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115 Rio Hato Cocle
The price is Rp3.122.009 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
Rp3.122.009
Rp3.434.210 total
22 Apr - 23 Apr
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! (1,003 reviews)
El lugar es sencillamente espectacular, el servicio de excelente calidad y el staff muy amable y amigable. La comida muy completa y variada, las piscinas super limpias y el servicio de bar muy eficiente y con gran variedad de licores. Me encantó el lugar
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana Rio Hato Cocle
The price is Rp2.885.511 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
Rp2.885.511
Rp3.174.062 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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)
Guys, please don't stay there, it was the worst hotel I've stayed at in my life. It took me 4 hours to get there from the airport, when my friend and I arrived at the hotel, the room was dirty, stain on the sheets, and the bathroom was a mess. Although the staff was very sweet, and they changed my ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Radisson Riviera Panama
Corregimiento de Chame Punta Chame Panamá Oeste
The price is Rp2.187.098 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
Rp2.187.098
Rp2.405.807 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Punta Chame. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (127 reviews)
This hotel has a great beach location. Although we couldn't go into the ocean because of jellyfish allegedly. The sea is best for surfing and water sports not so much relaxing. Pools were fine. The rooms were in need of repairs, first room we found mold and they didn't move us until the next day. ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
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