Costa Esmeralda Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Playa La Ensenada
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa La Ensenada during your trip to San Carlos?
Playa El Palmar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa El Palmar during your trip to San Carlos? Stroll along the beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
Activities
Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
AU$72
per adult
Jungle ATV Waterfall Adventure from Panama City
AU$283
per adult
Panama City: ATV Jungle Adventure Discover Volcano & Waterfall
AU$261
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Costa Esmeralda Hotel Deals
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos San Carlos panama oeste
Stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada are located ...
5.6/10 (4 reviews)
Be warned: The pictures you're seeing of this property on Expedia tell only a fraction of the story. Upon arrival, our Uber driver had a hard time finding the entrance. Why? Because the weathered sign doesn't make it clear as to where or if there's a lobby.
Reviewed on 13 May 2025
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
Finca 43.668 Rio Hato Cocle
Stay at this beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
This hotel offers a wonderful experience with very clean facilities, attentive and professional staff and excellent food!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108 Rio Hato
The price is AU$264 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$264
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio Hato. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Muy bueno, solo hay q arreglarle algunas cosas
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115 Rio Hato Cocle
The price is AU$346 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$346
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura El Chiru Cocle
The price is AU$399 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$399
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in El Chiru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (696 reviews)
Excelente, en todos los aspectos
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana Rio Hato Cocle
The price is AU$318 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$318
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach are located ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
Piscinas, resbaladeros
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
