Title: El Platanal Travel Guide: Best of El Platanal, Rio Hato Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in El Platanal](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Platanal-Hotels.d553248635975861874.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in El Platanal](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Platanal-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975861874.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[El Platanal Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-El-Platanal.d553248635975861874.Car-Hire-Guide)[El Platanal Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Platanal.d553248635975861874.Holidays-City-Breaks) # El Platanal Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit El Platanal Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975861874) - Top hotels in El Platanal - Top Holiday Rentals in El Platanal ![Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7326200/7326126/60f3aac3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive Finca 43.668 Rio Hato Cocle Stay at this beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Staff was very friendly and helpful. Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=7326126&PinnedHotelID=7326126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975861874) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=7326126&PinnedHotelID=7326126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975861874) ![ Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/976000/975964/0a66855c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115 Rio Hato Cocle £169 18 Mar - 19 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach are located ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews) Habitación amplia y limpia con excelente balcón. Alimentos abundantes y agradables, bebidas alcohólicas, entretenimiento, show, playa. Excelente. Muy buena alternativa, lo recomiendo Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026&selected=975964&PinnedHotelID=975964&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975861874) ![Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72100000/72094600/72094557/bafae9a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center Carretera Interamericana km 108 Rio Hato £148 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Rio Hato. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Falta menu para niños Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=72094557&PinnedHotelID=72094557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975861874) [See all 631 properties in El Platanal](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975861874) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Gorgona Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104220000/104219100/104219077/e31bd8d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gorgona Beach Hotel Calle Quinta Sur en Playa Gorgona Nueva Gorgona Panamá Oeste Province Stay at this aparthotel in Nueva Gorgona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Coronado Beach and Playa Malibú are located ... 6/10 (7 reviews) Not my favorite It took me quite a while to find the hotel. I assumed I was lost and contacted the property asking them to send a location. Turns out I had gone to the right place, but there was no sign, nothing to indicate it was a hotel. There is a large gate, but no instructions anywhere how to get in. I contacted ... Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nueva-Gorgona-Hotels-Gorgona-Beach-Hotel.h104219077.Hotel-Information) ![Nikki Residence Oceanfront Condo with Great Terrace!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82250000/82249900/82249891/db32bc60_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nikki Residence Oceanfront Condo with Great Terrace! Rio Hato Coclé Province Stay at this condo in Rio Hato. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) Relaxing place to vacation We enjoyed our stay, the place was very well equipped and the host was very responsive and helpful. There is a grocery store nearby and a car rental place. Several restaurants around as well. The grounds are well kept with crew working each day to keep it looking nice. The pool and the beach are ... Reviewed on 26 Dec 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Hato-Hotels-Nikki-Residence-Oceanfront-Condo-With-Great-Terrace.h82249891.Hotel-Information) ![Beach Apartment at Nikki Residences 2 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113610000/113608800/113608775/3dbd3834_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beach Apartment at Nikki Residences 2 Bedroom El Chirú Cocle Stay at this apartment in Rio Hato. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach are located ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check El Platanal hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975861874&startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18)[17 Feb - 18 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975861874&startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975861874&startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19)[18 Feb - 19 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975861874&startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975861874&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975861874&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975861874&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975861874&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Playa Blanca, Cartagena, Colombia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125220/e56e2be1-0238-4c27-a32e-965c17c01d21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Playa Blanca Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Playa Blanca, a popular beach in Rio Hato. Amble around this romantic area's seaside or experience its entertainment venues. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Blanca-Rio-Hato.d6125220.Attraction) ![E2GKAT Panama Cocle province Farallon Playa Blanca lined with palm trees over Pacific Ocean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034036/6ad1715b-bb02-4468-9442-4a8fe68218e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Farallón Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Farallón Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to El Farallón del Chirú. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Farallon-Beach-Rio-Hato.d6034036.Attraction) #### Santa Clara Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Santa Clara Beach during your travels in Rio Hato? Amble around this romantic area's seaside or experience its entertainment venues. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Clara-Beach-Rio-Hato.d6252721.Attraction) #### Farallon Island Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Farallon Island during your travels in Rio Hato. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Farallon-Island-Rio-Hato.d553248621558115504.Attraction) #### Buenaventura Marina Explore the waterfront in Rio Hato with a trip to Buenaventura Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buenaventura-Marina-Rio-Hato.d736328343302238208.Attraction) #### La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa You can take time to visit La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa during your travels to El Farallón del Chirú. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Casa-De-Lourdes-Outdoor-Spa-Rio-Hato.d553248621532611584.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Anton Valley Bike Tour Semiprivate Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48604592/d45222b0-5f65-4dbb-9c95-f90709b81460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-bike-tour-waterfall.a48604592.activity-details) ![Jungle ATV Waterfall and Zipline Adventure from Panama City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49348881/c747efd1-d9a3-441a-b6a2-7ac0a2b3b784.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jungle ATV Waterfall Adventure from Panama City £139 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jungle-atv-waterfall-adventure-from-panama-city.a49348881.activity-details) [See all activities in El Platanal](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-El-Platanal.d553248635975861874.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near El Platanal ![Idyllic Sunset at Playa Blanca, Panama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6246042/058a4e01-e481-4197-9791-26c53b4ee917.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rio Hato - Cities near El Platanal - Places of interest [Rio Hato](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Hato.dx6246042) - [Playa Blanca ](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Blanca-Rio-Hato.d6125220.Attraction) - [Farallón Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Farallon-Beach-Rio-Hato.d6034036.Attraction) - [Sleeping Indian Girl ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sleeping-Indian-Girl-El-Valle-de-Anton.d6252726.Attraction) - [Farallon Island ](https://expedia.co.uk/Farallon-Island-Rio-Hato.d553248621558115504.Attraction) - [Coronado Mall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Coronado-Mall-Las-Lajas.d553248634285151747.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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