Title: San Carlos Travel Guide: Best of San Carlos, Panamá Oeste Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in San Carlos](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos-Hotels.d6153226.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in San Carlos](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos-Holiday-Rentals.d6153226.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[San Carlos Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-San-Carlos.d6153226.Car-Hire-Guide)[San Carlos Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos.d6153226.Holidays-City-Breaks) # San Carlos Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Paisaje panoramico de Atardecer en Laguna San Carlos Panamá ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153226/b9cd17a0-2b19-4747-b8d5-20d7a3795aaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paisaje panoramico de laguna de San Carlos y montañas Panamá ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153226/713f1583-2eca-4323-bd75-438bbc7e040a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Volando sobre montañas Panama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153226/60157f0e-4071-4efc-90d2-5f4dad885a24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Volando sobre montañas Panama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153226/078152b4-0d02-42c0-b303-4fbd18abbb4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Carlos](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153226/c8ca51f0-dd74-4ffe-9d2c-71f0b15f382b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit San Carlos Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in San Carlos ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Costa Esmeralda While there might not be top attractions in Costa Esmeralda, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa El Palmar and Teta Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos-Costa-Esmeralda.dx553248635976394586) - Top hotels in San Carlos - Top Holiday Rentals in San Carlos ![San Carlos Beach Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95830000/95829600/95829544/05ccf9fe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### San Carlos Beach Inn calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá £26 4 Apr - 5 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (34 reviews) Fully equipped kitchen. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=95829544&PinnedHotelID=95829544&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6153226) ![Manglar Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4710000/4700900/4700899/1d2b0c91_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Manglar Lodge Calle 1 norte El palmar San Carlos Panama £55 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=4700899&PinnedHotelID=4700899&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6153226) ![Casa Blanca](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105820000/105811400/105811314/762c9153_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Blanca 5 95-5 San Carlos District San Carlos £60 4 Apr - 5 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa guesthouse in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada ... 4/10 (1 review) Not what I expected The entrance is directly to the street and no safe parking Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=105811314&PinnedHotelID=105811314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6153226) [See all 869 properties in San Carlos](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6153226) 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. ![Beach House with Ocean View - Rooftop Jacuzzi & Pool - Concierge Service](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45580000/45577800/45577734/255d2af3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beach House with Ocean View - Rooftop Jacuzzi & Pool - Concierge Service San Carlos Panamá Oeste Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa La Ensenada and ... 10/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews) This is a little piece of paradise. Great house. Great host. Perfect in every way! Can't wait to bring the entire family for Christmas 2026. Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos-Hotels-Beach-House-With-Ocean-View-Rooftop-Jacuzzi-Pool-Concierge-Service.h45577734.Hotel-Information) ![Rio Mar Premier Beachfront Community - Beach-Pools-Spas-Surf-Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34120000/34111700/34111666/0f65f53d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rio Mar Premier Beachfront Community - Beach-Pools-Spas-Surf-Mountains Riomar San Carlos District Stay at this beach condo in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Outstanding in every way! Host was easy to communicate with and provided valuable information on both the property and the location. This rental highly exceeded expectations. The kitchen was fully equipped, and all amenities were high-end. Our stay was delightful! Five star location and condo. We ... Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos-Hotels-Rio-Mar-Luxury-Beachfront-Condominium-Beach-Pools-Dining-Spa.h34111666.Hotel-Information) ![Ocean views, Solaria, Punta Caleo, San Carlos, Panama - one minute walk to beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113172600/113172573/5b4012d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean views, Solaria, Punta Caleo, San Carlos, Panama - one minute walk to beach San Carlos Panamá Oeste Province Stay at this condo in San Carlos. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) great place; however, we selected it because they advertised a tennis court. It is a padel court, NOT a tennis court, so we could not play tennis there. Otherwise it was great! Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos-Hotels-Ocean-Views.h113172573.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in San Carlos](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6153226&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check San Carlos hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153226&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04)[3 Apr - 4 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153226&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153226&startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05)[4 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153226&startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153226&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153226&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-El-Palmar-San-Carlos.d553248635976196721.Attraction) #### Playa La Ensenada Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa La Ensenada during your trip to San Carlos? 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