Rio Abajo Travel Guide
Panama City
Visit Rio Abajo
Stay near popular Rio Abajo attractions
Things to do
Panama Canal: The Most Complete Wildlife Experience
£35
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
£49
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Panama City: San Blas Island Hopping Day Tour
£106
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
£24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Legends and Hidden Gems of Casco Viejo Tour
£29
per adult
Top hotels in Rio Abajo
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £100 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£100
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo Panama City Panama
The price is £149 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£149
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful historic hotel we stayed there for 5 nights with a group of 33 people celebrating my brother’s 50 th birthday. very central, you can walk to go shopping or eating and dining at the roof top restaurants in the hotel or around Casco. The cocktails at the bar delicious and the breakfast was ..."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Ave. Domingo Diaz Tocumen Panama
The price is £108 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
£108
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tocumen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,698 reviews)
"I’ve stayed at this hotel a couple of times. The reason for the two stars is because for third party reservations they give you their worst rooms."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
KM 7, Road to Veracruz Veracruz Panama
The price is £206 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£206
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Veracruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Avenida Balboa Panama City
The price is £133 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£133
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,699 reviews)
"Nice"
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
Via Espana 111 Panama City Panama
The price is £77 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£77
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"The rooms need improvement and the temperature in the rooms was warm; you could not feel the air"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in Rio Abajo
Find the best Rio Abajo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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Bella Vista
Travellers love Bella Vista for its popular shops, and you can see more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen.
El Cangrejo
The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to El Cangrejo. A stop by Via Espana or Crown Casino might round out your trip.
San Francisco
San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.
Calidonia
Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Lotería Station or Santo Tomás Station to explore sights like Via Espana.
