Rio Abajo 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.
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.
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.
Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
Explore the waterfront in Ancon with a trip to Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Miraflores Locks
Learn about the local history of Ancon when you spend time at Miraflores Locks. Visit the casinos and shops in this vibrant area.
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: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
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
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Top hotels in Rio Abajo
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
The staff were very friendly. The room was cleaned on time. They even gave me a little gift for my birthday, which I was surprised and impressed!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Check in took over an hour!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Waldorf Astoria Panama
Most helpful staff. Close to restaurants, ocean walk and groceries
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel
The breakfast that is included is wonderful. The area is walkable and safe with an adorable park very close.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Las Americas Golden Tower Panama
Great hotel in Panama for both short and long stays, with super friendly, warm, and helpful staff who bring a lot of positive energy to the experience, and the colorful design makes the place feel lively and welcoming. I ended up here unexpectedly after getting stuck in Panama due to visa issues, ...
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rio Abajo
Parque Lefevre
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parque Lefevre. You might want to make time for a stop at Panama Viejo or National Craft Market.
Pueblo Nuevo
While there might not be top attractions in Pueblo Nuevo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like El Dorado Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall.
Costa del Este
Travellers like the restaurants in Costa del Este, and Atrio Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Bethania
Bethania might not have many top sights, but El Dorado Mall and Panama Canal Murals are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Juan Diaz
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Juan Diaz. You might want to make time for a stop at Los Pueblos Commercial Center or Estadio Rommel Fernandez.
