Costa Esmeralda Travel Guide
San Carlos
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Popular places to visit
La Ensenada Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at La Ensenada Beach during your trip to San Carlos?
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
Valle De Anton Rainfall Hot Springs and Nature Private Tour
£70
per adult
Jungle ATV Waterfall Adventure from Panama City
£140
per adult
Top hotels in Costa Esmeralda
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos San Carlos panama oeste
The price is £75 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
£75
3 Jun - 4 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are located ...
6.4/10 (5 reviews)
It was an amazing stay, we went there for our anniversary and we had such a great time! The room was squeaky clean, the staff was very helpful always able to help with suggestions and making our stay as comfortable as possible, the beach is a few steps away and the beach chairs were so comfy. I will ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108 Rio Hato
The price is £149 per night from 17 May to 18 May
£149
17 May - 18 May
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Cheap alcohol. Food was ok nothing special. Maintenance of the rooms was poor. Stayed for a night and couldn’t book a restaurant because it had to be done in the morning and the check in is at 3 pm. Cheap place
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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! (1,010 reviews)
very clean /small easy to get around property , staff great , food was good . Elevators are slow , had two double beds in room very small me and my hubby bad to sleep separately, would have liked to see more shrimp and seafood options . Beaches have black volcanic sand and very hot to walk on . overall ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana Rio Hato Cocle
The price is £117 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
£117
9 Jun - 10 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
Resort focused on locals. Some staff don’t even speak English. Rooms are dated with broken furniture. Bathroom with faulty toilets and gunk in the shower glass. Food s not bad but repetitive and boring. Specialty restaurants food is mediocre with premium to visit tepanyaky and steak. Pool music is ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115 Rio Hato Cocle
The price is £122 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£122
25 May - 26 May
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)
family friendly and clean rooms
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura El Chiru Cocle
The price is £162 per night from 24 May to 25 May
£162
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in El Chiru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (747 reviews)
Great place. Would come back
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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