San Carlos

Travel 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 and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

San Carlos Beach Inn

San Carlos Beach Inn

3 out of 5
calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá
The price is P1,914 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
P1,914
P2,105 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
"Clean rooms"

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

San Carlos Beach Inn
Bay View Hotel

Bay View Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle 1ra San Carlos
The price is P4,253 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
P4,253
P4,679 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a business center. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada ...
Bay View Hotel
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 P4,723 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
P4,723
P6,197 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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 La Ensenada Beach are ...
7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews)
"What a wonderful place to find out what life on the Pacific coast of Panama is like and what it can be for you. Brooke and her staff are everything you would want in them. Friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating and supportive. Breakfast is included and is the only meal served daily. Definitely try ..."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 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.
Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts

Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts

3.5 out of 5
Carr Bejuco-Punta Chame Punta Chame Provincia de Panamá Oeste
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Punta Chame. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
"Everything was perfect except the cable box wasn’t working on the TV"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts
Surfside Beachfront Suites by Playa Caracol Resorts

Surfside Beachfront Suites by Playa Caracol Resorts

3.5 out of 5
Carr Bejuco-Punta Chame Punta Chame Panamá Oeste
Stay at this apartment in Punta Chame. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools.
8/10 Very Good! (44 reviews)
"Beach view was super. Great restaurant on the property With good prices a big portions. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2026

Surfside Beachfront Suites by Playa Caracol Resorts
Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort

Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort

3.5 out of 5
Playa Caracol Residences Vacation Rental Punta Chame Provincia de Panamá Oeste
Stay at this villa in Punta Chame. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located nearby.
Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort
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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