Balboa Travel Guide
Panama City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Transfer to Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)
Archaeological Site. Admission ticket to Panama La Vieja
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Staff provided excellent service. Courteous and professional! Room was clean
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
The first rooms on the first floor 141 & 139 was horrible. But the room was change to the 8 floor 801&806 the rooms was prefect nice an clean i loved them rooms. Staff was prefect even though i was mad at them for putting us in the first rooms they still was professional.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Very friendly staff, impeccable room, free airport shuttle, nice food..... we had a great stay!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Sheraton Grand Panama
Beautiful hotel the only one I stayed at when I was in Panama that provided washcloths. Was very clean. Things were a little more expensive here, but I could see why very good breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
W Panama
Yes, everything was great and amazing. I had a fantastic vacation with this stay
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Awesome hotel, super friendly staff, large comfortable room. Very clean and safe. Highly recommend to,anyone by themselves or with a family.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Ana
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.
Casco Viejo
Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Independence Square or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum.
Calidonia
Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to explore sights like Cinta Costera.
Amador
Travellers come to Amador for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Amador Causeway and Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina while you're in town.
