Costa Esmeralda Travel Guide
San Carlos
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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.
Things to do

Tours in the Valley from RIU Playa Blanca and Buenaventura Resort.
฿1,433
per adult

Electric Bikes Rental in El Valle de Anton
฿955
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Guided E-bike Tour: Discovering El Valle de Anton
฿2,069
per adult

Valle De Anton Rainfall Hot Springs and Nature Private Tour
฿5,253
per adult

Private Beach Day in Santa Clara Pacific Ocean
฿3,980
per adult

Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
฿1,223
per adult
Top hotels in Costa Esmeralda

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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Most rooms you can see the ocean
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108 Rio Hato
The price is ฿4,550 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
฿4,550
฿5,006 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Facilities were very clean, staff very friendly, beds were comfortable, nice hot showers.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115 Rio Hato Cocle
The price is ฿5,863 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
฿5,863
฿6,449 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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)
Very bad service for an expensive resort ,not enough personnel long lines on all bars , very low quality food , not internal transportation for a large resort full of slopes and stairs.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana Rio Hato Cocle
The price is ฿5,322 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿5,322
฿5,855 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor ...
6.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
clean room
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura El Chiru Cocle
The price is ฿6,414 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿6,414
฿7,056 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (718 reviews)
The site is wonderful. Peaceful. Pools and beach are excellent. Many places to walk and bike. Safe. Room was nice but poorly isolated from noisy neighbors. Food overall was ok but not aligned with the level of luxury that this place offers. Overall, we had a very good time
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Radisson Riviera Panama
Corregimiento de Chame Punta Chame Panamá Oeste
The price is ฿3,386 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿3,386
฿3,725 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Punta Chame. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (113 reviews)
Great location, nice view, friendly staff, great breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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.
