El Cangrejo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Garrett Britton
Photo by Garrett Britton

Popular places to visit

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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.

Multiplaza Pacific Mall
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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.

Avenida Balboa
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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.

Cinta Costera
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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
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Miraflores Locks

5/5(2 reviews)

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

Miraflores Locks
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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.

Uruguay Street

Activities

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Navigation in the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake and Sloth Sanctuary

NZ$213
Per adult
Navigation in the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake and Sloth Sanctuary
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Explore the Nightlife of Panama

NZ$105
Per adult
Explore the Nightlife of Panama
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Aerial Tram & Sloth Sanctuary in the Rainforest

NZ$214
Per adult
Aerial Tram & Sloth Sanctuary in the Rainforest
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Zipline Adventure In The Rainforest

NZ$235
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zipline Adventure In The Rainforest
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Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour

NZ$186
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour
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Panama Canal Partial Transit

NZ$243
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal Partial Transit
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Our pick of the best El Cangrejo Hotel Deals

Principe Hotel and Suites
Principe Hotel and Suites
3 out of 5
Via Argentina, Panama City, Panama
The price is NZ$79 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
NZ$79
per night
14 Jun - 15 Jun
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"All okay"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

Principe Hotel and Suites
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 NZ$150 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
NZ$150
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"I always enjoy Novotel thats why im a recurrent client , nevertheless I did my check in at 4 pm , the lady from the front desk was not bad but lets say I did not appreciate her tone, was to sassy in a capitalistic way so the speak."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

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 NZ$125 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
NZ$125
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
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 breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"This was an amazing stay, the property is in great shape, there are many amenities around the area, you can walk to just about anything (dinning, shopping and etc.) in a matter of minutes. I highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

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 NZ$122 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
NZ$122
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (983 reviews)
"Good hotel in a great location. Very clean, safe and comfortable. Would stay there again with no hesitation."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Riande Urban Hotel
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 NZ$157 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
NZ$157
per night
15 Jun - 16 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (45 reviews)
"It was my first time at the Waymore hotel. I enjoyed the the accommodating nature of the staff and the hospitality the most. I arrived very way before checkin and they were able to check me in for a discounted rate. I also loved the food."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
4 out of 5
Calle Gaspar Hernandez y Via Argentina, Corregimiento El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama
The price is NZ$140 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$140
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (674 reviews)
"Rooms are well decorated, modern, and very clean. However, bed linens and bathroom towels show wear and appear past their prime. One of the beds in my room had suspicious black dots on the fitted sheet. The beds are quite low to the floor and the mattress felt very worn out. Breakfast is very nice ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
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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 Crown Casino.

Bella Vista
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Campo Alegre

4.5/5(2 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

3/5(1 area review)

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 Multicentro Panama or Avenida Balboa.

Marbella
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Punta Paitilla

Punta Paitilla is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Multicentro Panama and Avenida Balboa 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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