Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in San Carlos February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [San Carlos Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos.dx6153226)[Hotels in San Carlos](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos-Hotels.d6153226.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[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) # What to do in San Carlos ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit San Carlos Types of activities Where to stay [San Carlos travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos.dx6153226) ![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 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/6153226/078152b4-0d02-42c0-b303-4fbd18abbb4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Super cool platforms made of up cycled timbers and materials. The platforms are perched on the top of a hill that overlooks tree tops towards the ocean. We are a seven minute-twelve minute walk to 3 excellent surf breaks. The platforms sleep 9 and include a full kitchen, two full bathrooms, and three "sleeping pods". Rates are as low as $58 a night during the week. Contact at chimene.longwater@gmail.com of Whatsapp at 305-906-1247](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153226/c8ca51f0-dd74-4ffe-9d2c-71f0b15f382b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## San Carlos Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that San Carlos has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to San Carlos, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to San Carlos with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in San Carlos San Carlos is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in San Carlos, and make it a breeze to explore San Carlos and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in San Carlos to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to San Carlos, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in San Carlos. #### San Carlos attractions San Carlos has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in San Carlos to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of San Carlos. Looking for things to do in San Carlos can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of San Carlos or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to San Carlos attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in San Carlos | Number of things to do | 33 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Zipline Simple A Trial Of Our Zipline 30 Minutes](/things-to-do/zipline-simple-a-trial-of-our-zipline-30-minutes.a50244666.activity-details): £23 | | Top 5 things to do | [Zipline Simple A Trial Of Our Zipline 30 Minutes](/things-to-do/zipline-simple-a-trial-of-our-zipline-30-minutes.a50244666.activity-details)[Electric Bikes Rental in El Valle de Anton](/things-to-do/electric-bikes-rental-in-el-valle-de-anton.a48046345.activity-details)[Guided E-bike Tour: Discovering El Valle de Anton](/things-to-do/private-guided-tour-discover-el-valle-de-anton-on-e-bike.a48219592.activity-details)[Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.](/things-to-do/tour-to-the-magical-town-of-valle-from-riu-playa-blanca-rio-hato.a47217071.activity-details)[Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life](/things-to-do/anton-valley-bike-tour-semiprivate-tour.a48604592.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Electric Bikes Rental in El Valle de Anton](/things-to-do/electric-bikes-rental-in-el-valle-de-anton.a48046345.activity-details)[Guided E-bike Tour: Discovering El Valle de Anton](/things-to-do/private-guided-tour-discover-el-valle-de-anton-on-e-bike.a48219592.activity-details)[Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life](/things-to-do/anton-valley-bike-tour-semiprivate-tour.a48604592.activity-details)[El Valle de Antón Off-Road UTV Adventure to Cerro La Silla](/things-to-do/el-valle-de-anton-off-road-utv-adventure-to-cerro-la-silla.a50860066.activity-details)[3 Hour Private Tour to Cerro Cariguana](/things-to-do/sunrise-or-day-tour-to-cerro-la-silla.a2098200.activity-details) | | With kids | [Zipline Simple A Trial Of Our Zipline 30 Minutes](/things-to-do/zipline-simple-a-trial-of-our-zipline-30-minutes.a50244666.activity-details)[Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.](/things-to-do/tour-to-the-magical-town-of-valle-from-riu-playa-blanca-rio-hato.a47217071.activity-details)[El Valle de Antón Off-Road UTV Adventure to Cerro La Silla](/things-to-do/el-valle-de-anton-off-road-utv-adventure-to-cerro-la-silla.a50860066.activity-details)[3 Hour Private Tour to Cerro Cariguana](/things-to-do/sunrise-or-day-tour-to-cerro-la-silla.a2098200.activity-details)[3 Hour Private Waterfall Hike in El Palmar](/things-to-do/waterfall-hike-to-cascadas-el-palmar.a2098199.activity-details) | ## What to do in San Carlos --- ### 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? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-La-Ensenada-Costa-Esmeralda.d977882269211537408.Attraction) ### Explore areas of 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) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from San Carlos ![Idyllic Sunset at Playa Blanca, Panama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6246042/058a4e01-e481-4197-9791-26c53b4ee917.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rio Hato ![Sunrise on empty volcanic sand beach - View of the sea from a cabin in Port of San Jose in Guatemala, Central America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623254986318/22bd72e2-ef2d-49a2-8712-cbf48e47550d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Jose ## Frequently asked questions ### Is San Carlos worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in San Carlos? ### What is the top tourist attraction in San Carlos? ### Is three days enough to stay in San Carlos? ### Is San Carlos a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in San Carlos with kids? > - [Zipline Simple A Trial Of Our Zipline 30 Minutes](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zipline-simple-a-trial-of-our-zipline-30-minutes.a50244666.activity-details) > - [Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-to-the-magical-town-of-valle-from-riu-playa-blanca-rio-hato.a47217071.activity-details) > - [El Valle de Antón Off-Road UTV Adventure to Cerro La Silla](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/el-valle-de-anton-off-road-utv-adventure-to-cerro-la-silla.a50860066.activity-details) > - [3 Hour Private Tour to Cerro Cariguana](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sunrise-or-day-tour-to-cerro-la-silla.a2098200.activity-details) > - [3 Hour Private Waterfall Hike in El Palmar](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waterfall-hike-to-cascadas-el-palmar.a2098199.activity-details) ### What to do in San Carlos for adults? ### Are there free things to do in San Carlos? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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