Title: Costa Esmeralda Travel Guide: Best of Costa Esmeralda, San Carlos Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Costa Esmeralda](https://expedia.co.uk/Costa-Esmeralda-San-Carlos-Hotels.0-n553248635976394586-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Costa Esmeralda Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Costa-Esmeralda.d553248635976394586.Car-Hire-Guide)[Costa Esmeralda Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Costa-Esmeralda.d553248635976394586.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Costa Esmeralda Travel Guide ## San Carlos ## Visit Costa Esmeralda Things to do Hotels [San Carlos travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos.dx6153226) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Playa La Ensenada Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa La Ensenada during your trip to San Carlos? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-La-Ensenada-Costa-Esmeralda.d977882269211537408.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-El-Palmar-San-Carlos.d553248635976196721.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) ![Sleeping Indian Girl Hiking Tour and Chorro las Mozas ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49545325/1ea13fed-802e-4150-a1d5-ca4b65d7ab37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hiking Sleeping Indian Hiking El Valle £91 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-sleeping-indian-hiking-el-valle.a49545325.activity-details) [See all activities in San Carlos](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Carlos.d6153226.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Costa Esmeralda ![San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106010000/106006300/106006242/ffd4e2b0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos San Carlos panama oeste Stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada 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 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=106006242&PinnedHotelID=106006242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394586) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=106006242&PinnedHotelID=106006242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394586) ![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! (1,007 reviews) Las instalaciones del hotel muy buenas (aunque pueden mejorar algún detalle como disponer acondicionador y shampoo en lugar de jabón/shampoo/acondicionador, 3 en 1...), impecable la limpieza. La comida bien en general, si bien en especial los restaurantes de especialidad pueden mejorar (nos pareció ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=7326126&PinnedHotelID=7326126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394586) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=7326126&PinnedHotelID=7326126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394586) ![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 £131 11 Feb - 12 Feb 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! (1,005 reviews) Very clean, nice staff, food was good , drinks were good but limited, should have more than 1 beer and 2 dry wines, at least a semi dry or sweet. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=72094557&PinnedHotelID=72094557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394586) ![ 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 £158 10 Mar - 11 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! (1,004 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=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=975964&PinnedHotelID=975964&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394586) ![The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2499400/2499390/11d8f39d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection 340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura El Chiru Cocle £165 5 Mar - 6 Mar 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (703 reviews) The whole experience was excellent Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=2499390&PinnedHotelID=2499390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394586) ![Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/967200/967117/09199a01_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive 115 Km Via Interamericana Rio Hato Cocle Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £137 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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 Farallón Beach are located ... 6.6/10 (1,003 reviews) My mom went there for her birthday and she was really happy. 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