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
Tours in the Valley from RIU Playa Blanca, Buenaventura and Bijao
฿1,416
per adult
Electric Bikes Rental in El Valle de Anton
฿944
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided E-bike Tour: Discovering El Valle de Anton
฿2,049
per adult
Private Beach Day in Santa Clara Pacific Ocean
฿3,932
per adult
Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
฿1,510
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)
Be warned: The pictures you're seeing of this property on Expedia tell only a fraction of the story. Upon arrival, our Uber driver had a hard time finding the entrance. Why? Because the weathered sign doesn't make it clear as to where or if there's a lobby.
Reviewed on 13 May 2025
Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115 Rio Hato Cocle
The price is ฿6,673 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿6,673
฿7,340 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (1,011 reviews)
The staff was so courteous. I had a great experience.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108 Rio Hato
The price is ฿5,097 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
฿5,097
฿5,607 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
La pasamos muy bien
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
Finca 43.668 Rio Hato Cocle
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)
The staff was super nice and helpful. I had so much fun !
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana Rio Hato Cocle
The price is ฿5,756 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
฿5,756
฿6,332 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
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 (1,006 reviews)
Piscinas, resbaladeros
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura El Chiru Cocle
The price is ฿8,227 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿8,227
฿9,050 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (694 reviews)
Staff is super friendly. Great food and overall good installations although the pool area near the beach can use some maintenance/update.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
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.
