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 ![Photo by Chimene Longwater ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/78cc9aa19efaa063abdd47cea81b69c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Chimene Longwater ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/78cc9aa19efaa063abdd47cea81b69c4.jpg) ![Photo by Chimene Longwater ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/43b7170de65d18711fd0d797bdfbb767.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Chimene Longwater ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/43b7170de65d18711fd0d797bdfbb767.jpg) ![Photo by Panama Roadrunner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3fc1c3f9cd92da1f2baecff57cae8b37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Panama Roadrunner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3fc1c3f9cd92da1f2baecff57cae8b37.jpg) ## 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/e1c655c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### San Carlos Beach Inn calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (30 reviews) Staff and ease of getting a room . Service was prompt and Place was clean Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026&selected=95829544&PinnedHotelID=95829544&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6153226) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026&selected=95829544&PinnedHotelID=95829544&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6153226) ![Manglar Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4710000/4700900/4700899/1f20ecc2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Manglar Lodge Calle 1 norte El palmar San Carlos Panama £68 1 Feb - 2 Feb 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (204 reviews) Very reasonably priced. Breakfast was great. A bit of a hostel/lodge wrapped up in one! Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=4700899&PinnedHotelID=4700899&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6153226) ![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 ... 5.6/10 (4 reviews) Be warned: The pictures you're seeing of this property on Expedia tell only a fraction of the story. Upon arrival, our Uber driver had a hard time finding the entrance. Why? Because the weathered sign doesn't make it clear as to where or if there's a lobby. Reviewed on 13 May 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026&selected=106006242&PinnedHotelID=106006242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6153226) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026&selected=106006242&PinnedHotelID=106006242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6153226) [See all 828 properties in San Carlos](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=03%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%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/46000000/45580000/45577800/45577734/4fcf14bd_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 holiday home in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa La Ensenada and Playa El Palmar ... 10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews) This place was amazing! Definitely would stay here again! We stayed 6 nights with 9 adults and 1 infant in our party. There was plenty of space! Sergio even ensured there was a crib for the baby in one of the rooms. We spent most of our time in the roof top pool and hot tub. Great view of the ocean. ... Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos-Hotels-Spectacular-Beach-House-Ocean-View-Rooftop-Pool.h45577734.Hotel-Information) ![Front Beach Charming Zen Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94890000/94885400/94885391/35625f1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Front Beach Charming Zen Apartment San Carlos Provincia de Panamá Oeste Stay at this apartment in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos-Hotels-Front-Beach-Charming-Zen-Apartment.h94885391.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel en San Carlos.san carlos beach inn ,5 minutes from the beach.(apartamento)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69560000/69555500/69555445/a51f3512_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel en San Carlos.san carlos beach inn ,5 minutes from the beach.(apartamento) San Carlos Panamá Stay at this holiday home in San Carlos. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos-Hotels-Hotel-En-San-Carlossan-Carlos-Beach-Inn.h69555445.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=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03)[2 Jan - 3 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153226&startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153226&startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04)[3 Jan - 4 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153226&startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153226&startDate=02%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%2F2026)[2 Jan - 4 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6153226&startDate=02%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%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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