Costa Esmeralda Travel Guide
San Carlos
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Popular places to visit
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

Jungle ATV Waterfall and Zipline Adventure from Panama City
£141
per adult

Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
£36
per adult

Panama City: Ultimate ATV Jungle & Volcano Adventure
£123
per adult

Panama City: ATV Jungle Adventure Discover Volcano & Waterfall
£130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Thrilling ATV Jungle & Waterfall Adventure Tour from Panama City
£145
per adult

Explore the Antón Valley Adventure and Nature
£104
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 £74 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£74
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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 Teta Beach are located ...
5.6/10 (4 reviews)
"This place was great! And the Staff was excellent. A perfect little hideaway on the beach"
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024

Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108, Rio Hato
The price is £126 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£126
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (930 reviews)
"Good"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was amazing. Rooms were in need of some touch up. Food was ok."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is £127 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£127
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I liked the property mainly the pools and simplicity to do everything. I did not like the lack of maintenance into the rooms and poor options in snacks restaurantes. Also not good at all the need to wake up at 6 am to book a restaurante. At the end the money paid vs the value received was not good ..."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura, Buenaventura Beach Community, El Chiru, Cocle
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £146 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£146
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (648 reviews)
"I have stayed at some of the best resorts in the world. I must say that The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama deserves to be in this category. The staff were so kind and helpful all of the time. The resort is beautiful and the food was excellent."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is £125 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£125
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
My Vacation Stay
"Food at the buffet was good, a variety for every taste and preferences. Restaurants reservations were not that bad and there's alway the choice of complementing with the buffet if La Carta is not as expected. The bed was comfortable and clean."
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
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