El Cangrejo

Panama City

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Photo by Garrett Britton

Popular places to visit

Multiplaza Pacific Mall

Multiplaza Pacific Mall

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Multiplaza Pacific Mall
Cinta Costera

Cinta Costera

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cinta Costera, a lovely green space in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Cinta Costera
Avenida Balboa

Avenida Balboa

3.5/5(9 reviews)

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.

Avenida Balboa
Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina

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.

Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
Panama

Miraflores Locks

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Ancon when you spend time at Miraflores Locks. Visit the shops and casinos in this vibrant area.

Miraflores Locks
Calle 50

Calle 50

You can find out about the history of Panama City when you stop by Calle 50. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

Calle 50

Things to do

Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

RM416
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

RM193
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Panama City: Zip Line Experience Over The City & a Cocktail

Panama City: Zip Line Experience Over The City

RM168
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Zip Line Experience Over The City
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City

All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City

RM416
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Bridge of the Americas

Private or Small Group Panama Canal & City Half-Day Tour

RM281
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private or Small Group Panama Canal & City Half-Day Tour
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

RM311
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
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Top hotels in El Cangrejo

Principe Hotel and Suites

Principe Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
Via Argentina, Panama City, Panama
The price is RM215 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
RM215
RM237 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,503 reviews)
"Everything was clean except for main desk. Entire desk was excessively sticky. Staff was excellent. Too many weird rules with hotel guests having visitors."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Principe Hotel and Suites
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

4 out of 5
Calle Augusto Samuel Boyd y Calle Eusebi, Panama City
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM372 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
RM372
RM409 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa B&B in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (529 reviews)
"I love this hotel, the breakfast is great, the hotel room spacious and clean. Having a Casino and night club right in your hotel is s super plus. The staff is very friendly snd helpful. The maid service is excellent and the room service team is always on point."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Novotel Panama City

Novotel Panama City

4 out of 5
Calle Jose I. Fabrega y Thais de Pons, El Cangre, Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama
The price is RM407 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
RM407
RM447 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"The breakfast is great 👍 nice hotel"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Novotel Panama City
TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro

TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro

3.5 out of 5
Via Veneto, El Cangrejo Bellavista, Panama City, Panama
The price is RM344 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
RM344
RM378 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Convenient location, comfortable beds. Only downside is the rooms are noisy… very little soundproofing."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro
Riande Urban Hotel

Riande Urban Hotel

3.5 out of 5
El Cangrejo; Calle Eusebio A, Morales, Panama City, Panama
The price is RM306 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
RM306
RM337 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,047 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay as always."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Riande Urban Hotel
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
Calle Eusebio A. Morales y Calle 55, Panama City, Panama
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (472 reviews)
"Areas are clean. They comes make your bed very day. Put clean towels and pick up trash."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around El Cangrejo

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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 Iglesia del Carmen.

Bella Vista
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Campo Alegre

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Campo Alegre, Uruguay Street and Calle 50 are top sights worth seeing.

Campo Alegre
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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.

Obarrio
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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.

Marbella
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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.

Punta Paitilla
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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.

Bethania

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