Balboa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Calle 50
You can find out about the history of Panama City when you stop by Calle 50. Discover the area's casinos or seek out its local tours.
Albrook Shopping Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Albrook Shopping Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Ancon. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Tour to a waterfall and Embera village with lunch included
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Our pick of the best Balboa Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Very nice hotel and room with lots of amenities. Only stayed one night for a quick trip to the airport in the morning.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Excellent
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Waldorf Astoria Panama
awesome location, great staff
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
All very good and great value! Great location too.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Executive Hotel
As always a wonderful stay . This is our go too hotel when in Panamá City . Just a great centrally located place with fantastic friendly staff.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
W Panama
I’d recommend anyone to stay at the w hotel it was clean and comfortable, and the staff were pleasant and helpful. The hotel also has a really cool lounge area where you can grab coffee during the day and enjoy creative drinks in the evening, which made the stay even more fun. In addition the hotel ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Casco Viejo
Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Interoceanic Canal Museum or Museum of History Panama while you're exploring the area.
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Interoceanic Canal Museum and Museum of History Panama.
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.
Amador
Travellers come to Amador for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Amador Causeway and Panama Cruise Terminal while you're in town.
