Costa Esmeralda
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

Jungle ATV Waterfall and Zipline Adventure from Panama City
RM802
per adult

Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
RM203
per adult

Panama City: Ultimate ATV Jungle & Volcano Adventure
RM863
per adult

Monkey and Sloth Island Tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
RM148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.
RM85
per adult

Private Beach Day in Santa Clara Pacific Ocean
RM972
per adult
Top hotels in Costa Esmeralda

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos, San Carlos, panama oeste
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 ...
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 RM584 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
RM584
RM642 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (960 reviews)
"Family friendly, clean room and helpful and honest staff."
Reviewed on 9 Sep 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was super good."
Reviewed on 3 Sep 2025

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is RM609 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
RM609
RM670 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Pool,and amenities"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is RM615 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
RM615
RM676 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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)
My Vacation Stay
"Food at the buffet was good, a variety for every taste and preferences. Restaurants reservations were not that bad and there's alway the choice of complementing with the buffet if La Carta is not as expected. The bed was comfortable and clean."
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura, Buenaventura Beach Community, El Chiru, Cocle
The price is RM705 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
RM705
RM775 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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! (656 reviews)
"Awesome facility, clean and neat. Well laid out, beautiful pools and landscaping. Very nice beaches private with lifeguards. Only down graded on condition because our shower door seal leaked, once reported maintenance kind of fixed it. But staff was super responsive. Oh, but don't drink the ..."
Reviewed on 1 Sep 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.