Balboa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Cinta Costera
After visiting Cinta Costera, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Panama Viejo
Find out about the history of Panama City when you take a trip to Panama Viejo. Stroll along the seaside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience
Visit San Blas Paradise: Day Tour to 4 Islands with Lunch & Drink
Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Our pick of the best Balboa Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
The best experience! Thank you!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Convenient location if you need to spend the night waiting for your connection. Its overpriced in terms of the quality of the hotel. However there are not other options nearby
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Executive Hotel
The hotel experience was great. The breakfast was amazing. So many options to eat. Enjoy staying there.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Principe Hotel and Suites
Room was old and tired, stains on walls and furniture, drapes had holes , windows were dirty so you can’t enjoy the view, no coffee pot and when I asked for one they told me NO , even as my original booking said I had a tea and coffee pot , typical where hotels.com ( Expedia group ) and the hotel ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
The staff were great. The resorts needs updating. The breakfast buffet was good but the Ala carte restaurants were not so good.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Great location and a decent breakfast for the price also the pool was nice.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Maracana Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Ana
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Avenida Balboa or El Machetazo Santa Ana.
Casco Viejo
Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Independence Square or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum.
Calidonia
Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to explore sights like Via Espana.
Curundu
While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.
