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
P10,829
per adult

Panama City: Ultimate ATV Jungle & Volcano Adventure
P9,404
per adult

Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
P2,736
per adult

Monkey and Sloth Island Tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
P1,995
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.
P1,140
per adult

Adventure tour to Pozo Azul Waterfall
P5,129
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Costa Esmeralda

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos, San Carlos, panama oeste
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 ...
5.6/10 (4 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 P7,946 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
P7,946
P8,741 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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! (971 reviews)
"Family friendly, clean room and helpful and honest staff."
Reviewed on Sep 9, 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Great food, amazing staff!"
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is P8,827 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
P8,827
P9,710 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Pool,and amenities"
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is P8,346 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
P8,346
P9,181 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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 (1,005 reviews)
"Safe áreas , excelente customer services,recreation team super good ,the común áreas and pools needs paint"
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura, Buenaventura Beach Community, El Chiru, Cocle
The price is P8,563 per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
P8,563
P9,419 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
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! (659 reviews)
"Spectacular hotel right in front of the beach. Extremely friendly staff. Plenty of restaurant options with top notch food. I definitely recommend it!"
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025
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