San Carlos Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Carlos
Where to stay in San Carlos
Costa Esmeralda
While there might not be top attractions in Costa Esmeralda, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa El Palmar and Teta Beach.
San Carlos Beach Inn
calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
The staff were lovely. The hot water was
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Casa Blanca
5 95-5 San Carlos District San Carlos
Stay at this spa guesthouse in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada ...
4/10 (1 review)
Not what I expected
The entrance is directly to the street and no safe parking
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025
Manglar Lodge
Calle 1 norte El palmar San Carlos Panama
The price is Rp1.387.781 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
Rp1.387.781
Rp1.526.559 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (209 reviews)
Good location for a short stay, close to the Rio Hato airport. The room was clean.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Acomodelo Condo by Acomodo
San Carlos Panamá Oeste Province
Stay at this apartment in San Carlos. Popular attractions Playa La Ensenada and Playa El Palmar are located nearby.
Playa Caracol Residences Vacation Rental
Carr Bejuco-Punta Chame Punta Chame Panamá Oeste
Stay at this apartment in Punta Chame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (34 reviews)
The staff by the pool were not friendly they did not maintain the tiles nor the trash that people would leave behind would not come and check on you at all
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts
Carr Bejuco-Punta Chame Punta Chame Provincia de Panamá Oeste
Stay at this beach holiday home in Punta Chame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
The unit is not clean, not equipped with basic things, and the worst is the shower which almost had no water and the water temperature changed from very hot to very cold. Front desk are terrible, maintenance is poor. The only reason we gave them 2 stars and not one is the beautiful beach and the ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
Playa La Ensenada
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa La Ensenada during your trip to San Carlos?
Things to do
Zipline Simple A Trial Of Our Zipline 30 Minutes
Rp504.720
per adult
Tours in the Valley from RIU Playa Blanca and Buenaventura Resort.
Rp757.080
per adult
Electric Bikes Rental in El Valle de Anton
Rp588.840
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided E-bike Tour: Discovering El Valle de Anton
Rp1.177.680
per adult
3 Hour Private Tour to Cerro Cariguana
Rp1.093.560
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3 Hour Private Waterfall Hike in El Palmar
Rp1.093.560
per adult
