Visit El Cangrejo
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.
Cinta Costera
Explore the great outdoors at Cinta Costera, a lovely green space in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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.
Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
Explore the waterfront in Ancon with a trip to Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Miraflores Locks
Learn about the local history of Ancon when you spend time at Miraflores Locks. Visit the casinos and shops in this vibrant area.
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
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Archaeological Site. Admission ticket to Panama La Vieja
Half-Day City And Panama Canal Tour with Entry Tickets
Top hotels in El Cangrejo
Principe Hotel and Suites
The bed was nice and the room was clean. No wash cloths or hand towels and Wifi was slow. It has an excellent Sushi restaurant attached and was an easy check in. Room was quiet on the 4th floor end of hall, but the doors are heavy and are loud. Small deep pool on 3rd floor, not really for kids. Good ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec, 2025
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Everything was great
Reviewed on 2 Jan, 2026
Riande Urban Hotel
They are not kidding about the stairs but the property was lovely and very conveniently situated in Boquete. The rooftop area was lovely and we saw a rainbow every day we were there. The cleaning lady was really our only contact but she was very present and helpful. Would recommend but if stairs ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
Novotel Panama City
Everything was excellent. Check-in and check-out were very smooth and fast. The staff were polite, professional, and very helpful. The hotel was clean, spacious, and well-maintained, with great amenities. It truly offered great value for the price. If I return to Panama, I wouldn’t choose any other ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
Pretty good rooms, breakfast and staff
Reviewed on 26 Dec, 2025
Hampton by Hilton Panama
Room not clean ac leaking mold in bathroom mold under the leaking ac breakfast not good need improvement hot water always cold milk to make coffee cold I would never go back to this hotel again
Reviewed on 16 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Cangrejo
Bella Vista
Travellers love Bella Vista for its popular shops, and you can see more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Crown Casino.
Campo Alegre
If you're spending some time in Campo Alegre, Uruguay Street and Calle 50 are top sights worth seeing.
Obarrio
Unique features of Obarrio include the casinos and coffee shops. Make a stop by Calle 50 or Soho City Center while you're exploring the area.
Marbella
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Marbella. You might want to make time for a stop at Avenida Balboa or Cinta Costera.
Punta Paitilla
Punta Paitilla is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Avenida Balboa and Multicentro Panama while you're in town.
Bethania
Bethania might not have many top sights, but El Dorado Mall and Panama Canal Murals are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
