Costa Esmeralda
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
S$244
per adult

Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
S$62
per adult

Monkey and Sloth Island Tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
S$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Adventure tour to Pozo Azul Waterfall
S$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.
S$26
per adult

Panama City: Ultimate ATV Jungle & Volcano Adventure
S$211
per adult
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 S$129 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
S$129
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Teta Beach are located ...
5.6/10 (4 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 S$220 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
S$220
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Rio Hato. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (929 reviews)
"Good"
Reviewed on 7 Aug, 2025

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was amazing. Rooms were in need of some touch up. Food was ok."
Reviewed on 11 Aug, 2025

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is S$215 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
S$215
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Rio Hato. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Good resort for Kids
"This is a very big resort and very popular (with a lot of people on the weekends) which made the check-in process somewhat difficult. Once we checked in, the rooms and the facilities were clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend opting for the Plus level if you don't like big crowds. The plus ..."
Reviewed on 5 Aug, 2025

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura, Buenaventura Beach Community, El Chiru, Cocle
The price is S$253 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
S$253
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in El Chiru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (647 reviews)
"Un lugar precioso para ir a descansar y relajarse. Los restaurantes están muy bien, comida muy sabrosa. El desayuno muy variado. El personal muy amable y atento. Definitivamente regreso."
Reviewed on 24 Jul, 2025

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is S$218 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
S$218
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,000 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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