Costa Esmeralda Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Activities
Jungle ATV Waterfall and Zipline Adventure from Panama City
NZ$316
per adult
Panama Canal and city tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
NZ$117
per adult
Adventure tour to Pozo Azul Waterfall
NZ$150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monkey and Sloth Island Tour from RIU Playa Blanca.
NZ$100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
NZ$80
per adult
Tour to the magical village of Valle from RIU Playa Blanca.
NZ$125
per adult
Our pick of the best Costa Esmeralda Hotel Deals
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 ...
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 NZ$261 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$261
13 July - 14 July
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! (886 reviews)
"The resort was awesome. Loved that the beach was next to it and the food tasted very good. The rooms were clean and spacious. They gave me an extra cot for my child since we are a family of 5. I was very pleased with the service that was offered along with the amenities."
Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025
Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon. Kilometro 11, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is NZ$255 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$255
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful landscape, 4 pools - one for kids. Our room has a great view"
Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura, Buenaventura Beach Community, El Chiru, Cocle
The price is NZ$337 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$337
17 July - 18 July
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! (642 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 NZ$256 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$256
13 July - 14 July
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.