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

Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.
S$51
per adult

Monkey and Sloth Island Tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
S$58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

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

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

Anton Valley Highlights Tour From Panama City
S$257
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 ...
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$196 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
S$196
per night
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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! (972 reviews)
"Dos aspectos que me generaron cierta insatisfacción fueron: 1. La ausencia de servicio de valet parking, lo cual considero inadecuado considerando el costo de la estancia. 2. La falta de gavetas en las habitaciones y la limitación de perchas en el clóset, con solo cinco, lo cual resultó insuficiente ..."
Reviewed on 24 Sept, 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! (1,009 reviews)
"Good"
Reviewed on 27 Sept, 2025

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is S$232 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
S$232
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Pool,and amenities"
Reviewed on 30 Aug, 2025

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura, Buenaventura Beach Community, El Chiru, Cocle
The price is S$212 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
S$212
per night
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (660 reviews)
"Spectacular hotel right in front of the beach. Extremely friendly staff. Plenty of restaurant options with top notch food. I definitely recommend it!"
Reviewed on 15 Sept, 2025

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is S$206 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
S$206
per night
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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 (1,005 reviews)
"Safe áreas , excelente customer services,recreation team super good ,the común áreas and pools needs paint"
Reviewed on 19 Sept, 2025
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