Title: Panamá Beach Travel Guide: Best of Panamá Beach, Sardinal Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Panamá Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Panama-Beach-Hotels.d6047308.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Panamá Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Panama-Beach-Holiday-Rentals.d6047308.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Panamá Beach Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Panama-Beach.d6047308.Car-Hire-Guide)[Panamá Beach Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Panama-Beach.d6047308.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Panamá Beach Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Panama Beach featuring a beach and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047308/a95082be-dcd4-4755-918a-83f1bd25c5d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panama Beach featuring a beach and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047308/a95082be-dcd4-4755-918a-83f1bd25c5d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panama Beach showing a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047308/841b1e4e-b9b3-481b-9dd3-4fdeab13c83d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panama Beach which includes a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047308/3771f25e-7d20-4b35-b8d8-c29f104a29cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panamá Beach featuring a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047308/addca6c1-6707-40c4-91d6-a36e5077eb46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Panamá Beach Things to do #### Swim or snorkel in the gentle waves or explore the tropical scenery at this family-friendly beach, backed by Panama trees and a national park. Panama Beach is a scenic 1.2-mile (2-kilometre) bay with a tranquil atmosphere and soft volcanic sand. It is an ideal spot to take the kids swimming, due to the calm waves, gentle currents and wide sweeps of sand. It is one of the most northern beaches on Costa Rica’s west coast and is near to vast expanses of tropical forests and national parks. Feel the soft sand between your toes as you amble along the beach and listen to the quiet sound of the waves. Note the array of tropical vegetation beyond the shore, featuring sarno, manchineel and mesquite species, as well as the Panama trees from which the beach takes its name. Explore the intriguing shrubs and trees of the forest with the kids and then cool off with a dip in the ocean. There is plenty of room for watersports at the beach. Go sailing and take in ocean views of the cliffs and forests in the distance. Try snorkeling or diving to get a closer look at the colourful fish in the clear water. Rent equipment from tour operators and hotels near the beach. Watch the sun go down behind the cliffs and take photographs as the sky turns crimson. Enjoy a picnic as twilight falls and make the most of the pleasant temperature. Panama Beach remains relatively undeveloped compared to nearby resort areas, however the beach’s seclusion has made it a magnet for celebrities and wealthy tycoons. Take a short trip to one of the nearby national parks, such as Las Baulas National Marine Park. Find out about the endangered leatherback turtles that live in the mangrove swamps. See monkeys, crocodiles and other local wildlife. Panama Beach is just to the north of Coco Beach and Hermosa Bay Beach, on Costa Rica’s west coast. From the province’s capital, Liberia, take a 20-mile (32.2-kilometre) taxi or bus ride west, which should take between 40 minutes and 1 hour. ![](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_6047308) - Top hotels in Panamá Beach - Top Holiday Rentals in Panamá Beach ![Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/660000/659700/659642/85805c69_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive Playa Hermosa Sardinal Guanacaste Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £255 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) There is the buffet and snack bar. Snack bar is not open for dinner, its the steak house then. We ate most meals at buffets, and while small, food was not too bad! Snack bar does have made to order burgers! Oriental and italian were great with great atmosphere! You do have to go to the front desk ... Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=659642&PinnedHotelID=659642&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047308) ![Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14880000/14872400/14872316/6d0f7b2f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel Boulevard Playa Chorotega Sardinal Guanacaste Stay at this beach hotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (503 reviews) The grounds were lovely, very well maintained and were fully in bloom in February. Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=14872316&PinnedHotelID=14872316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047308) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=14872316&PinnedHotelID=14872316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047308) ![Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2820000/2818800/2818771/998dab18_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,316 reviews) Room was full of bugs, half the outlets did not work. Ice machine did not work. Could never get into the restaurants for dinner. Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=2818771&PinnedHotelID=2818771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047308) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=2818771&PinnedHotelID=2818771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047308) [See all 2,661 properties in Panamá Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6047308) 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. ![Toro Blanco Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15250000/15241600/15241531/ecee94d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toro Blanco Resort 25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal Guanacaste Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews) Beautiful property, great location. Only thing is there is an ant problem and the rooms are very noisy at night coming from restaurants and bars until very late. Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sardinal-Hotels-Toro-Blanco-Resort.h15241531.Hotel-Information) ![Hermosa Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74425100/74425070/5943c447_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hermosa Paradise Highway 159 behind Super Luperon Sardinal Guanacaste Province Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews) Sauberer Raum, Küche war OKAY, ruhig. Sauberer Pool Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jaco-Hotels-Hermosa-Paradise.h74425070.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29630000/29626100/29626002/03335cb2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms Flamingo Provincia de Guanacaste Stay at this holiday home in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 10/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews) The house is nice, view is fabulous! Master shower wand needs replacing( it fell off in my hand. Sink handle in other bathroom fell off and needs adjusting. There are ants everywhere! 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Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Papagayo-Golf-And-Country-Club-Sardinal.d6229579.Attraction) #### Playa Penca Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Penca during your trip to Coco? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Penca-Coco.d553248635997363630.Attraction) #### Diamante Eco Adventure Park Meet the animals who live at Diamante Eco Adventure Park during your travels in El Ocotal. Discover the entertainment choices in this romantic area or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Diamante-Eco-Adventure-Park-El-Ocotal.d553248635974861781.Attraction) #### El Coco Casino Why not try your luck with a visit to El Coco Casino during your travels in Coco? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Coco-Casino-Coco.d553248635998044642.Attraction) #### Haras del Mar Equestrian Center You can take time to visit Haras del Mar Equestrian Center during your travels to Nuevo Colon. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Haras-Del-Mar-Equestrian-Center-Nuevo-Colon.d6229494.Attraction) #### Rocio's Kitchen Enjoy an outing to Rocio's Kitchen during your stay in Playa Hermosa. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rocios-Kitchen-Playa-Hermosa.d553248621532611564.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/517438/86fd80c5-5242-4726-9381-51d24bad7acb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour £97 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-celeste-hiking.a517438.activity-details) ![Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46954980/f7f52433-aaf9-4a66-8b3d-99835c6e3297.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour £119 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sloth-watching-waterfall-organic-coffee-and-chocolate-tour.a46954980.activity-details) ![Superman zip line](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1346762/498998f8-0578-4960-9114-37a2ae4f6d44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Diamante Eco Adventure Park Day Pass with Lunch £107 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/diamante-eco-adventure-park-day-pass-with-lunch.a1346762.activity-details) ![FLAMINGO, Guanacaste All Inclusive Catamaran Snorkel Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2773184/3cf04468-4ed4-4664-9044-9f4d12925d9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Flamingo, Guanacaste All Inclusive Catamaran Snorkel Adventure £71 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/flamingo.a2773184.activity-details) ![1,5 Hours Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3204943/13cca2b1-3c55-4e58-b245-31312d8e64ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1,5 Hours Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal £82 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1.a3204943.activity-details) ![1 Hour Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49490465/7fe64868-eb80-4095-a219-623d86403f31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Hour Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal £70 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-hour-private-horseback-riding-tour-in-playa-conchal.a49490465.activity-details) [See all activities in Panamá Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Panama-Beach.d6047308.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Panamá Beach ![Surf competition in Costa Rica #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047260/da8181e4-3258-48e2-8fdf-7a50e7bab6a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Playa Hermosa ![Aerial Video of the Four Seasons at Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048759/f2251eb1-39a6-4ef9-ad27-c8f65018fb12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Papagayo - Cities near Panamá Beach - Places of interest [Playa Hermosa](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Hermosa.dx6047260)[Papagayo](https://expedia.co.uk/Papagayo.dx6048759) - [Coco Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Coco-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071351.Attraction) - [Flamingo Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Flamingo-Beach-Cabo-Velas.d6071357.Attraction) - [Santa Rosa National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Rosa-National-Park-Guanacaste.d6071371.Attraction) - [Playa Nacascolo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Nacascolo-Guanacaste.d553248635997364854.Attraction) - [Playa Huevos ](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Huevos-Nacascolo.d553248635997364199.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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