Costa Esmeralda Travel Guide
San Carlos
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Popular places to visit
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
Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.
฿1,275
per adult
Guided E-bike Tour: Discovering El Valle de Anton
฿2,071
per adult
Monkey and Sloth Island Tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
฿1,434
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
฿1,529
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 Teta Beach are located ...
5.6/10 (4 reviews)
"This place was great! And the Staff was excellent. A perfect little hideaway on the beach"
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108, Rio Hato
The price is ฿4,455 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿4,455
฿4,900 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (972 reviews)
"Dos aspectos que me generaron cierta insatisfacción fueron: 1. La ausencia de servicio de valet parking, lo cual considero inadecuado considerando el costo de la estancia. 2. La falta de gavetas en las habitaciones y la limitación de perchas en el clóset, con solo cinco, lo cual resultó insuficiente ..."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Great food, amazing staff!"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is ฿5,574 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿5,574
฿6,131 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Pool,and amenities"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura, Buenaventura Beach Community, El Chiru, Cocle
The price is ฿4,800 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿4,800
฿5,281 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (659 reviews)
"Spectacular hotel right in front of the beach. Extremely friendly staff. Plenty of restaurant options with top notch food. I definitely recommend it!"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana, Rio Hato, Cocle
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,679 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿4,679
฿5,147 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,005 reviews)
"Safe áreas , excelente customer services,recreation team super good ,the común áreas and pools needs paint"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
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.
