Costa Esmeralda Travel Guide
San Carlos
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Popular places to visit
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
Jungle ATV Waterfall and Zipline Adventure from Panama City
Rp3.077.050
per adult
Adventure tour to Pozo Azul Waterfall
Rp1.457.550
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal and city tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
Rp1.133.650
per adult
Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
Rp777.360
per adult
Monkey and Sloth Island Tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
Rp971.700
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.
Rp1.214.625
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 Teta Beach are located ...
6/10 (3 reviews)
"This place was great! And the Staff was excellent. A perfect little hideaway on the beach"
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108, Rio Hato
The price is Rp2.332.367 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp2.332.367
Rp2.565.604 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (902 reviews)
"This resort was quite good. It was not crowded and it was compact. I definitely will visit again. Only wish the swimming pools had more shadow areas since the sun in Panama is very strong. Food was tasty and the menu rotated everyday. The nightly shows were kind of cheesy (except by the young singer ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025
Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is Rp2.285.654 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp2.285.654
Rp2.514.219 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Food was very good!, we love the beach and big slides. Service in restaurants could be better. Cleanless was ok but not perfect."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Beautiful landscape, 4 pools - one for kids. Our room has a great view"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura, Buenaventura Beach Community, El Chiru, Cocle
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.047.539 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
Rp3.047.539
Rp3.352.293 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (645 reviews)
"It’s a beautiful resort with a great golf course very exclusive place"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025
Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is Rp2.259.137 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp2.259.137
Rp2.485.051 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Location was nice but is lacking cleaning around pool and eating areas. Perhaps restricting any drinking inside the pool."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025
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