El Cangrejo
Panama City
Visit El Cangrejo
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.
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.
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.
Amador Causeway
You can learn about the history of Ancon with a visit to Amador Causeway. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Calle 50
You can find out about the history of Panama City when you stop by Calle 50. Discover the area's casinos or seek out its local tours.
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: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Panama City: Zip Line Experience Over The City
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Visit San Blas Paradise: Day Tour to 4 Islands with Lunch & Drink
Top hotels in El Cangrejo
Principe Hotel and Suites
Good location, large comfortable rooms
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Riande Urban Hotel
The hotel was decent however breakfast was very limited, first come first serve and not many options. The pool and jacuzzi could have been cleaned more often we barely got to use those amenities because of how filthy it was. The couch in our room was broken so we avoided using the seating area in ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Novotel Panama City
Very convenient location
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Ramada Panama Centro Via Argentina
The windows and walls of the hotel are green with mold. The separation between one room to the other is paper thin - I could hear the couple next door going at it. The bathroom shower flooded with ease. The vinyl wood floors were coming off from humidity. There were no amenities (no hand towel, no ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Milan
Adjoining restaurant was very convenient. Thank you.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Downtown, Panama
Exceptional Service Walkable Cleanliness convienent
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Cangrejo
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. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Crown Casino.
Campo Alegre
If you're spending some time in Campo Alegre, Uruguay Street and Calle 50 are top sights worth seeing.
Obarrio
Unique features of Obarrio include the casinos and coffee shops. Make a stop by Calle 50 or Soho City Center while you're exploring the area.
Marbella
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Marbella. You might want to make time for a stop at Avenida Balboa or Cinta Costera.
Punta Paitilla
Punta Paitilla is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Avenida Balboa and Multicentro Panama while you're in town.
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.
