El Cangrejo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Garrett Britton
Photo by Garrett Britton

Popular places to visit

Multiplaza Pacific Mall

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
Cinta Costera

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
Avenida Balboa

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
Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina

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
Panama

Miraflores Locks

5/5(2 reviews)

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

Miraflores Locks
Calle 50

Calle 50

You can find out about the history of Panama City when you stop by Calle 50. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

Calle 50

Activities

The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl

The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl

AU$100
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

AU$113
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

AU$238
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
The Cathedral Basilica of Santa María La Antigua stands as a monumental beacon of faith, the first of its kind in America. Consecrated in 1796, its foundations were laid in 1688, marking over a centur

HALF-DAY City and Panama Canal Tour: Shared or Private

AU$126
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
HALF-DAY City and Panama Canal Tour: Shared or Private
Bridge of the Americas

Private or Small Group Panama Canal & City Half-Day Tour

AU$102
per adult
Private or Small Group Panama Canal & City Half-Day Tour
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Our pick of the best El Cangrejo Hotel Deals

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

4 out of 5
Calle Augusto Samuel Boyd y Calle Eusebi, Panama City
The price is AU$131 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$131
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa B&B in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (391 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Principe Hotel and Suites

Principe Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
Via Argentina, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$99 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$99
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,422 reviews)
"The stay was nice. The metro station was very close. The room was also comfortable."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Principe Hotel and Suites
Riande Urban Hotel

Riande Urban Hotel

3.5 out of 5
El Cangrejo; Calle Eusebio A, Morales, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$129 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$129
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,026 reviews)
Noise
"Too much noise from the club. Could not sleep comfortably. I could even hear people talking like if they where very close to my room."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Riande Urban Hotel
Novotel Panama City

Novotel Panama City

4 out of 5
Calle Jose I. Fabrega y Thais de Pons, El Cangre, Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$160 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$160
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and efficient however, for my preference I didn't find the breakfast options very healthy."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Novotel Panama City
TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro

TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro

3.5 out of 5
Via Veneto, El Cangrejo Bellavista, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$146 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$146
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Muchas gracias"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Gaspar Hernandez y Via Argentina, Corregimiento El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$141 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$141
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (894 reviews)
"Good area and garage parking is a plus"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around El Cangrejo

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Bella Vista

Travellers love Bella Vista for its popular shops, and you can see more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen.

Bella Vista
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Campo Alegre

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Campo Alegre, Uruguay Street and Calle 50 are top sights worth seeing.

Campo Alegre
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Obarrio

3/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Obarrio include the casinos and coffee shops. Make a stop by Calle 50 or Soho City Center while you're exploring the area.

Obarrio
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Marbella

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

Marbella
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Punta Paitilla

Punta Paitilla is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Avenida Balboa and Multicentro Panama while you're in town.

Punta Paitilla
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Bethania

Bethania might not have many top sights, but El Dorado Mall and Panama Canal Murals are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bethania

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