San Carlos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Paisaje panoramico de Atardecer en Laguna San Carlos Panamá
Paisaje panoramico de Atardecer en Laguna San Carlos Panamá
Paisaje panoramico de laguna de San Carlos y montañas Panamá
Volando sobre montañas Panama
Volando sobre montañas Panama

Where to stay in San Carlos

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Costa Esmeralda

While there might not be top attractions in Costa Esmeralda, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa El Palmar and Teta Beach.

Costa Esmeralda
San Carlos Beach Inn

San Carlos Beach Inn

3 out of 5
calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
The staff were lovely. The hot water was

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

San Carlos Beach Inn
Casa Blanca

Casa Blanca

4 out of 5
5 95-5 San Carlos District San Carlos
Stay at this spa guesthouse in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada ...
4/10 (1 review)
Not what I expected
The entrance is directly to the street and no safe parking

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025

Casa Blanca
Manglar Lodge

Manglar Lodge

3 out of 5
Calle 1 norte El palmar San Carlos Panama
The price is ฿2,566 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
฿2,566
฿2,823 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (209 reviews)
Good location for a short stay, close to the Rio Hato airport. The room was clean.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Manglar Lodge
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.
The Acomodelo Condo by Acomodo

The Acomodelo Condo by Acomodo

2 out of 5
San Carlos Panamá Oeste Province
Stay at this apartment in San Carlos. Popular attractions Playa La Ensenada and Playa El Palmar are located nearby.
The Acomodelo Condo by Acomodo
Playa Caracol Residences Vacation Rental

Playa Caracol Residences Vacation Rental

3.5 out of 5
Carr Bejuco-Punta Chame Punta Chame Panamá Oeste
Stay at this apartment in Punta Chame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (34 reviews)
The staff by the pool were not friendly they did not maintain the tiles nor the trash that people would leave behind would not come and check on you at all

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Playa Caracol Residences Vacation Rental
Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts

Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts

3.5 out of 5
Carr Bejuco-Punta Chame Punta Chame Provincia de Panamá Oeste
Stay at this beach holiday home in Punta Chame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
The unit is not clean, not equipped with basic things, and the worst is the shower which almost had no water and the water temperature changed from very hot to very cold. Front desk are terrible, maintenance is poor. The only reason we gave them 2 stars and not one is the beautiful beach and the ...

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts
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.

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