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.

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.

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.

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.
Albrook Shopping Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Albrook Shopping Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Ancon. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

Transfer to Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)

Archaeological Site. Admission ticket to Panama La Vieja

Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Top hotels in Balboa

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
I really loved the service and friendliness of staff. Had 1 bad experience at Ibiza but Arturo made it better. I really loved the resort and will be returning.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Great location. Great hotel. Nice rooms with great amenities. Restaurant food was good but a little pricey but to be expected for next to airport. Definitely stay here sgain.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Waldorf Astoria Panama
awesome location, great staff
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
All very good and great value! Great location too.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

The Executive Hotel
As always a wonderful stay . This is our go too hotel when in Panamá City . Just a great centrally located place with fantastic friendly staff.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

W Panama
Suite was spacious, clean, and the staff was exceptional.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 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 Interoceanic Canal Museum or Museum of History Panama while you're exploring the area.

San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Interoceanic Canal Museum and Museum of History Panama.

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 Panama Cruise Terminal while you're in town.
