Balboa Travel Guide
Panama City
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
The OG Crawl by The Panama Barcrawl - (Panama City, Panama)
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
"I actully enjoyed the fresh scent when entering the hotell..Wished they had a hot tub at the resort"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
"Overnighted here twice. Great location if you want or need to be close to the airport. Nice rooms. Good shuttle, although not always convenient since it only runs once per hour."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Executive Hotel
"Nice clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, and the best breakfast buffet ever. Easy to catch an Uber nearby. Reasonable prices."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Principe Hotel and Suites
"property was always clean the room was cleaned everyday no breakfast or snacks but there is a store right outside to get what you need. Also no microwave or anything like that so you will eat out for all your meals. Everything is near by to get something to eat"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
"Not clean room I see lits of insects and cockroaches 😑"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
"Breakfast was good, could be better."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Interoceanic Canal Museum 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 Avenida Balboa or El Machetazo Santa Ana.
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 Via Espana.
Curundu
While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.
