San Carlos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A lake surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A mountainous landscape with a lake, a village, and a prominent cliff.
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak and a lake.

Where to stay in San Carlos

Find the best San Carlos areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about San Carlos
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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.

Bay View Hotel

Bay View Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle 1ra San Carlos
The price is £58 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
£58
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a business centre. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are ...
6.6/10 (106 reviews)
"It’s a fairly cheap place; it’s right on the beach; and it’s just a few minutes off the pan-American highway. If you are traveling through and need a cheap convenient place to rest your head, this is it. The staff is kind and genuinely want to help you. Breakfast (patacones, fried Panamanian tortilla, ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Bay View Hotel
San Carlos Beach Inn

San Carlos Beach Inn

3 out of 5
calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá
The price is £23 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£23
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 La Ensenada Beach ...
San Carlos Beach Inn
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

3 out of 5
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos San Carlos panama oeste
The price is £79 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£79
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (10 reviews)
"The location was nice and the staff very helpful. The room was large and had air conditioning. There was no TV in the room if that matters to you. Breakfast was included. The only negative thing I have to say about the place is the beds are EXTREMELY hard."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
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.
Ocean views, Solaria, Punta Caleo, San Carlos, Panama - one minute walk to beach

Ocean views, Solaria, Punta Caleo, San Carlos, Panama - one minute walk to beach

San Carlos Panamá Oeste Province
Stay at this beach condo in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 outdoor pickleball courts. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada ...
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

Ocean views, Solaria, Punta Caleo, San Carlos, Panama - one minute walk to beach
Beach House with Ocean View - Rooftop Jacuzzi & Pool - Concierge Service

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 La Ensenada Beach and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Exceeded expectations"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Beach House with Ocean View - Rooftop Jacuzzi & Pool - Concierge Service
Rio Mar Premier Beachfront Community - Beach-Pools-Spas-Surf-Mountains

Rio Mar Premier Beachfront Community - Beach-Pools-Spas-Surf-Mountains

Riomar San Carlos District
Stay at this beach condo in San Carlos. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"We had a wonderful 5 week stay at this oceanfront condo in Río Mar. The unit was spotless, bright, and spacious, and had an incredible view—watching the sunrise from the balcony was a great start to each day! The resort grounds are beautifully maintained, and the pools were fantastic for relaxing ..."

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Rio Mar Premier Beachfront Community - Beach-Pools-Spas-Surf-Mountains
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.

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