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
€162
per adult

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

Monkey and Sloth Island Tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
€38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.
€34
per adult

Panama City Tour or Mall Purchases from RIU Playa
€43
per adult

Private Beach Day in Santa Clara Pacific Ocean
€196
per adult
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 8 Dec 2024

Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108, Rio Hato
The price is €129 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
€129
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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! (968 reviews)
"Family friendly, clean room and helpful and honest staff."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 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 22 Sept 2025

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is €148 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
€148
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Pool,and amenities"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana, Rio Hato, Cocle
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €136 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
€136
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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)
"Safe áreas , excelente customer services,recreation team super good ,the común áreas and pools needs paint"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura, Buenaventura Beach Community, El Chiru, Cocle
The price is €140 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
€140
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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 15 Sept 2025
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