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.
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.
Cinta Costera
After visiting Cinta Costera, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Panama Viejo
Find out about the history of Panama City when you take a trip to Panama Viejo. Stroll along the seaside in this vibrant area or visit its 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.
Activities
City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
Our pick of the best Rio Abajo Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
The best experience! Thank you!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Convenient location if you need to spend the night waiting for your connection. Its overpriced in terms of the quality of the hotel. However there are not other options nearby
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Executive Hotel
The hotel experience was great. The breakfast was amazing. So many options to eat. Enjoy staying there.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Principe Hotel and Suites
Room was old and tired, stains on walls and furniture, drapes had holes , windows were dirty so you can’t enjoy the view, no coffee pot and when I asked for one they told me NO , even as my original booking said I had a tea and coffee pot , typical where hotels.com ( Expedia group ) and the hotel ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
The staff were great. The resorts needs updating. The breakfast buffet was good but the Ala carte restaurants were not so good.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Panama Canal
The hotel must of been a beauty in its day. The location and views of the canal were amazing. I feel as if I was treated as a second class guest because I booked through hotels.com. Our room was close to unsalable, needed lots of maintenance. Couldn’t adjust temperature, yes I did ask for assistance ...
Reviewed on 10 May 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 Via Espana.
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 Via Espana while you're exploring the area.
