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

Valley Tours from Riu Playa Blanca, Buenaventura Golf & Beach
Rp624.456
per adult

Zipline Simple A Trial Of Our Zipline 30 Minutes
Rp520.380
per adult

Guided E-bike Tour: Discovering El Valle de Anton
Rp1.214.220
per adult

Electric Bikes Rental in El Valle de Anton
Rp607.110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

3 Hour Private Waterfall Hike in El Palmar
Rp1.127.490
per adult

3 Hour Private Tour to Cerro Cariguana
Rp1.127.490
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Costa Esmeralda

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos San Carlos panama oeste
The price is Rp1.373.227 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
Rp1.373.227
Rp1.802.072 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach 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 Rp3.161.583 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
Rp3.161.583
Rp3.477.741 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
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! (1,012 reviews)
"N/A"
Reviewed on 20 May 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! (1,014 reviews)
"Good selection at the bar. Excellent resort."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana Rio Hato Cocle
The price is Rp2.559.805 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
Rp2.559.805
Rp2.815.785 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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 (1,004 reviews)
"Sadly the property is not maintained or advertised as pictured. Room not clean, air condition not working properly. Hot as an oven! Staff is Awesome! Food is only so soo, coffee’s great! Pools are nice. I booked a room with access to the salt water pool. What a joke! Roped off small space, just like ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115 Rio Hato Cocle
The price is Rp2.655.900 per night from 26 May to 27 May
Rp2.655.900
Rp2.921.490 total
26 May - 27 May
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! (1,007 reviews)
"family friendly and clean rooms"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura El Chiru Cocle
The price is Rp3.523.494 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
Rp3.523.494
Rp3.875.843 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (748 reviews)
"Great place. Would come back"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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