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

Monkey and Sloth Island Tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
S$77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Adventure tour to Pozo Azul Waterfall
S$116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Panama City: ATV Jungle Adventure Discover Volcano & Waterfall
S$225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.
S$96
per adult

Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
S$62
per adult
Top hotels in Costa Esmeralda

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos, San Carlos, panama oeste
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 ...
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 S$200 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
S$200
11 Jul - 12 Jul
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! (873 reviews)
"Renovated good food. Amazing"
Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon. Kilometro 11, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is S$204 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$204
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (1,008 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 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful landscape, 4 pools - one for kids. Our room has a great view"
Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is S$200 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$200
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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 (1,004 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

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura, Buenaventura Beach Community, El Chiru, Cocle
The price is S$257 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
S$257
9 Jul - 10 Jul
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! (640 reviews)
"It’s a beautiful resort with a great golf course very exclusive place"
Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2025
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