El Cangrejo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panama City Old Town streets and buildings
Panama City Old Town streets and buildings

Popular places to visit

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Multiplaza Pacific Mall

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Multiplaza Pacific Mall, a popular shopping spot in Panama City. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Multiplaza Pacific Mall
Causeway, Amador, Panama

Amador Causeway

5/5(2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Ancon with a visit to Amador Causeway. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Amador Causeway
Panama City night skyline

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
Old and traditional Yatch Club at Cinta Costera, Panama City, Panama.

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
Hochhäuser in der Stadt Panama City

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.

Calle 50
Panama City skyline during the day #seetheworld

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

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

AU$114
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

AU$107
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Panama Canal Half Transit Experience

Panama Canal Partial Transit

AU$217
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal Partial Transit
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

AU$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Slingshot Tour Panama

Slingshot Tour Panama

AU$174
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Slingshot Tour Panama
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

AU$224
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
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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$154 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$154
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa B&B in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida Balboa are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (707 reviews)
Place was nice room clean. Friendly servic d

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

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$91 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$91
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,711 reviews)
View and staff were great

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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$131 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$131
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,055 reviews)
Great value !

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Riande Urban Hotel
Novotel Panama City

Novotel Panama City

4 out of 5
Calle Jose I. Fabrega y Thais de Pons Panama City Panama
The price is AU$171 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$171
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,109 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Novotel Panama City
Ramada Panama Centro Via Argentina

Ramada Panama Centro Via Argentina

3 out of 5
Via Argentina, Calle Principal Panama City Panama
The price is AU$106 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$106
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida ...
7.2/10 Good! (293 reviews)
The staff was super friendly

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Ramada Panama Centro Via Argentina
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$160 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$160
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Great room, good service, a consistent five stars.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

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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 Crown Casino.

Bella Vista
Aerial view of the city skyline of Panama City business district

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
Aerial cityscape skyline of Panama City

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
Old and traditional Yatch Club at Cinta Costera, Panama City, Panama.

Marbella

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

Marbella
sunset sky above Panama City - cityscape panorama view

Punta Paitilla

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

Punta Paitilla
Almost no space between modern cruiseship or cruise ship liner and concrete walls of Panama Canal inside locks

Bethania

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

Bethania

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