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
€164
per adult

Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
€41
per adult

Monkey and Sloth Island Tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
€52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Panama City Tour or Mall Purchases from RIU Playa
€60
per adult

Panama City: ATV Jungle Adventure Discover Volcano & Waterfall
€151
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.
€65
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 €88 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
€88
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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 8 Dec 2024

Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108, Rio Hato
The price is €148 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€148
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (915 reviews)
"Need more activities to do around the property."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is €149 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
€149
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Food was very good!, we love the beach and big slides. Service in restaurants could be better. Cleanless was ok but not perfect."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 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 17 Jul 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 €172 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€172
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 24 Jul 2025

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is €131 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
€131
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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 (1,004 reviews)
"Location was nice but is lacking cleaning around pool and eating areas. Perhaps restricting any drinking inside the pool."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025
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