Costa Esmeralda
San Carlos
Visit Costa Esmeralda
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

Jungle ATV Waterfall and Zipline Adventure from Panama City
RM808
per adult

Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
RM204
per adult

Monkey and Sloth Island Tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
RM255
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.
RM319
per adult

Panama City: ATV Jungle Adventure Discover Volcano & Waterfall
RM744
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Thrilling ATV Jungle & Waterfall Adventure Tour from Panama City
RM829
per adult
Top hotels in Costa Esmeralda

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos, San Carlos, panama oeste
The price is RM329 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
RM329
RM432 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Teta Beach are located ...
6/10 (3 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 RM606 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
RM606
RM666 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Rio Hato. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (902 reviews)
"This resort was quite good. It was not crowded and it was compact. I definitely will visit again. Only wish the swimming pools had more shadow areas since the sun in Panama is very strong. Food was tasty and the menu rotated everyday. The nightly shows were kind of cheesy (except by the young singer ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is RM664 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
RM664
RM730 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Rio Hato. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón ...
7.2/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Food was very good!, we love the beach and big slides. Service in restaurants could be better. Cleanless was ok but not perfect."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great property, the food was excellent, the lines for the restaurants was a little inconvenient, the shows were entertaining."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura, Buenaventura Beach Community, El Chiru, Cocle
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM792 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
RM792
RM871 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in El Chiru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (646 reviews)
"It’s a beautiful resort with a great golf course very exclusive place"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is RM584 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
RM584
RM642 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Location was nice but is lacking cleaning around pool and eating areas. Perhaps restricting any drinking inside the pool."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 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.