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.
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.
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.
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 Swing Experience
The OG Crawl by The Panama Barcrawl - (Panama City, Panama)
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Transfer to Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Room conditions can be improved for the competitive price point of other neighboring properties as it relates to the bedding and towels. Staff is friendly and breadfast buffet staff are efficient and amazing.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
The bathroom was horrible! The shower had mold all over and to top it of when you would close the shower door it would open by it self pour all the water out. The a/c on the room was not cooling when we got in either had to have maintenance come check it. We have video that we showed the hotel manager ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Executive Hotel
The hotel was quite clean and the staff were very helpful. The only issue I had was that the of the staff didn’t speak English. The breakfast menu was excellent.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Principe Hotel and Suites
The air conditioning was good. The pool was small and also there is no refrigerator in the room. The room kinda had a weird smell at first.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
I usually don’t leave reviews for these things but I was so impressed by this hotel that I just have to. The hotel is beautiful, and the staff is incredible. The thing that impressed me the most was the food. Usually at an all inclusive the food is just passable, not good, not bad. But the food at ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Panama Canal
We loved the Radisson and sitting on the balcony watching the ships go in and out of the canal. The property was clean and well maintained. Staff was wonderful and the restaurants were a plus.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Ancon Hill 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.
