El Cangrejo Travel Guide
Panama City

Visit El Cangrejo
Stay near popular El Cangrejo attractions
Things to do

Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

Transfer to Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks)

Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

Panama: Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Top hotels in El Cangrejo

Principe Hotel and Suites

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
"The location is conveniently located to find restaurants, grocery stores etc. The staff was not friendly, infact borderline rude, no willingness to help. I called three times for washcloths"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Novotel Panama City

TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro
"Friendly staff from the moment you walk in. The room was very neat and spacious. The hotel is also perfectly located as it has a lot of restaurants and bars in walking distance. The area surrounding the hotel is also quite safe to walk around, even at night."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
"The room was clean, breakfast was good, the air conditioning was good & the staff (front desk was excellent)."
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
Where to stay in El Cangrejo

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.

Bella Vista
Travellers love Bella Vista for its popular shops, and you can see more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen.

San Francisco
San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.

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 Lotería Station or Santo Tomás Station to explore sights like Via Espana.




















