Balboa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Multiplaza Pacific Mall

During your trip to Panama City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Multiplaza Pacific Mall. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Multiplaza Pacific Mall
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Cinta Costera

Explore the great outdoors at Cinta Costera, a lovely green space in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Cinta Costera
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Avenida Balboa

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Avenida Balboa during your stay in Panama City. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Avenida Balboa
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Miraflores Locks

Learn about the local history of Ancon when you spend time at Miraflores Locks. Visit the shops and casinos in this vibrant area.

Miraflores Locks
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Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina

Explore the waterfront in Ancon with a trip to Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
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Uruguay Street

During your visit to Panama City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Uruguay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Uruguay Street

Activities

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Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour

AU$204
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour
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Panama Canal Partial Transit

AU$227
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal Partial Transit
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Panama Canal Tour and Gatun Lake Ecotour

AU$204
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal Tour and Gatun Lake Ecotour
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Layover Tour Panama Canal & City Private

AU$92
Per adult
Layover Tour Panama Canal & City Private
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Live the Experience of a Full Day in San Blas

AU$249
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Live the Experience of a Full Day in San Blas
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Panama: Chagres National Park, Hiking & River Tubing

AU$257
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama: Chagres National Park, Hiking & River Tubing
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Our pick of the best Balboa Hotel Deals

Decapolis Hotel Panama City
Decapolis Hotel Panama City
4 out of 5
Avenida Balboa Con Multicentro, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$142 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$142
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Friendly staff and nice view"

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2024

Decapolis Hotel Panama City
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$171 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$171
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,310 reviews)
"We went for our anniversary and it was great. The breakfast was amazing. They had so many options. It was close to everything which was a big plus. Great staff and great facility. Loved it!"

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
KM 7, Road to Veracruz, Veracruz, Panama
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$394 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$394
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Veracruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (949 reviews)
"Clean, good food, friendly staff just needs a bit more entertainment between 7-11pm."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Ave. Domingo Diaz, Corregimineto De Tocumen Hacia El, Tocumen, Panama
The price is AU$200 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$200
per night
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Tocumen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,826 reviews)
"Booked a room for the night of 4/20 due to an 11 hour layover in Panama. I checked in around 9 with ease. Room cool & clean. Lots of water stains on carpet by a/c & on the lamp shades. Around 11pm an extremely noisy party with loud drumming kicked off. It lasted until 2am!!! I had to get up for my ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport, an IHG Hotel
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Balboa, Panama City
The price is AU$253 per night from 16 May to 17 May
AU$253
per night
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (377 reviews)
"Friendly staff and safe"

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel
Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Italy Avenue, Punta Paitilla, Winston Churchill Street, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$198 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$198
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,355 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at the Plaza Patilla. The newly refurbished rooms were clean and comfortable. Issues: There were no tissues in the bathroom. Only one hand towel. The Internet was slow and kept buffering. Overall, a pleasant stay and would go back again!"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2024

Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Balboa

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El Chorrillo

While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Chorrillo
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Santa Ana

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.

Santa Ana
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Casco Viejo

5/5(2 area reviews)

Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama or National Theater while you're exploring the area.

Casco Viejo
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San Felipe

While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and National Theater.

San Felipe
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Calidonia

Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to explore sights like Cinta Costera.

Calidonia
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Amador

Travellers come to Amador for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Amador Causeway and Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina while you're in town.

Amador

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