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

Valley Tours from RIU Playa Blanca, Buenaventura Resort.
฿1,293
per adult

Electric Bikes Rental in El Valle de Anton
฿975
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Guided E-bike Tour: Discovering El Valle de Anton
฿2,113
per adult

Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
฿1,560
per adult
Top hotels in Costa Esmeralda

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)
This place was great! And the Staff was excellent. A perfect little hideaway on the beach
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024

Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108 Rio Hato
The price is ฿5,677 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
฿5,677
฿6,245 total
17 Dec - 18 Dec
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
Finca 43.668 Rio Hato Cocle
The price is ฿6,489 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
฿6,489
฿7,138 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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)
Overall I enjoyed this property. my smart TV didn't work which was a bummer and I am not sure why this location didn't have an ATM but that was hinderance. I was satisfied with my overall stay there!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115 Rio Hato Cocle
The price is ฿4,408 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
฿4,408
฿4,848 total
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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! (999 reviews)
Beautiful resort
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura El Chiru Cocle
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,323 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿5,323
฿5,855 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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! (670 reviews)
Always a fantastic experience across the board! Love staying here!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana Rio Hato Cocle
The price is ฿4,993 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
฿4,993
฿5,493 total
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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)
Loved the pools and beach; just closed a bit early for what I would have liked: 5pm for salt water pool which isn’t salt water at all and is only a small area that is slotted for the hotel which is annoying for what they are advertising as the biggest pool, 6pm for pool with slides, and then 8pm ...
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
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.


