Balboa Travel Guide
Panama City
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.
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.
Amador Causeway
You can learn about the history of Ancon with a visit to Amador Causeway. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant 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.
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.
Calle 50
You can find out about the history of Panama City when you stop by Calle 50. Discover the area's casinos or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Tour to a waterfall and Embera village with lunch included
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Everything was great SPECIALLY breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Rooms was clean and updated. The hotel also was clean and staff were friendly. The restraunt was not that good stay away from the $40 per person International Buffet. Beds are very comfortable with various pillow firmness. Stay here but eat smewhere else.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
All fantastic. We return year after year
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Waldorf Astoria Panama
Room size
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Las Americas Golden Tower Panama
excellent room and location
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Executive Hotel
Staff was great, rooms were ok and clean. Breakfast was good, coffee fresh and hot at anytime so overall excellent stay. Did advertise an airport shuttle which was not available, but taxis @ 30 were available.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Ana
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.
Casco Viejo
Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Independence Square or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum.
Calidonia
Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to explore sights like Cinta Costera.
Amador
Travellers come to Amador for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Amador Causeway and Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina while you're in town.
