Rio Abajo 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.
Amador Causeway
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl (Panama City, Panama)
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
Our pick of the best Rio Abajo Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Clean area, helpful staff good food.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
We stayed one night on a layover from Atlanta to Manta Ecuador. The shuttle picked us up from the airport without problems. The hotel was clean and modern. The staff was friendly. The prices for food and snacks were exorbitant and out of line with the cost of items in Panama, however,
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
Was clean but very noisy pool area on weekends
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
W Panama
Great location, friendly staff, clean room, modern facilities
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Friendly staff. Check in Can improve. Long lines / long wait Ismael best bell man ever
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Waldorf Astoria Panama
The hotel was wonderful. The entire hotel was clean, staff welcoming especially security employee Flash. The breakfast buffet was great and it was so nice that Divney the receptionist remembered our names each day. My overall stay was great and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rio Abajo
Parque Lefevre
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parque Lefevre. You might want to make time for a stop at Panama Viejo or National Craft Market.
Costa del Este
Travellers like the restaurants in Costa del Este, and Atrio Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
San Francisco
San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.
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.
Juan Diaz
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Juan Diaz. You might want to make time for a stop at Los Pueblos Commercial Center or Estadio Rommel Fernandez.
Obarrio
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.
