Costa Esmeralda
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
P10,772
per adult

Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
P2,721
per adult

Adventure tour to Pozo Azul Waterfall
P5,103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Monkey and Sloth Island Tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
P3,402
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Panama City: ATV Jungle Adventure Discover Volcano & Waterfall
P9,922
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.
P4,252
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 P4,457 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
P4,457
P5,849 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Teta Beach are located ...
6/10 (3 reviews)
"This place was great! And the Staff was excellent. A perfect little hideaway on the beach"
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2024

Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108, Rio Hato
The price is P8,921 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
P8,921
P9,813 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Rio Hato. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (913 reviews)
"Need more activities to do around the property."
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is P8,989 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P8,989
P9,889 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Rio Hato. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Very well maintained. Gardens and pools are clean. Did not liked the check in organization. Booked a room with sea view and if have not insisted , I would have got a different room. They claimed the app , but eventually I received the room I have booked."
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Great property, the food was excellent, the lines for the restaurants was a little inconvenient, the shows were entertaining."
Reviewed on Jul 17, 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 P10,308 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P10,308
P11,338 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in El Chiru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (647 reviews)
"Un lugar precioso para ir a descansar y relajarse. Los restaurantes están muy bien, comida muy sabrosa. El desayuno muy variado. El personal muy amable y atento. Definitivamente regreso."
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is P7,909 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
P7,909
P8,700 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,003 reviews)
"Location was nice but is lacking cleaning around pool and eating areas. Perhaps restricting any drinking inside the pool."
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025
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