Costa Esmeralda Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
La Ensenada Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at La Ensenada Beach during your trip to San Carlos?
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
Zipline Simple A Trial Of Our Zipline 30 Minutes
NZ$51
per adult
Valley Tours from Riu Playa Blanca, Buenaventura Golf & Beach
NZ$61
per adult
Guided E-bike Tour: Discovering El Valle de Anton
NZ$119
per adult
Electric Bikes Rental in El Valle de Anton
NZ$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Beach Day in Santa Clara Pacific Ocean
NZ$212
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
The price is NZ$171 per night from 10 May to 11 May
NZ$171
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are located ...
6.4/10 (5 reviews)
It was an amazing stay, we went there for our anniversary and we had such a great time! The room was squeaky clean, the staff was very helpful always able to help with suggestions and making our stay as comfortable as possible, the beach is a few steps away and the beach chairs were so comfy. I will ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108 Rio Hato
The price is NZ$337 per night from 12 May to 13 May
NZ$337
12 May - 13 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio Hato. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
The room was fine. The buffet was great. However they only offered one beer brand, no whiskey at all and no irish cream at all!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
Finca 43.668 Rio Hato Cocle
Stay at this beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Belle plage, bon service, excellent hotel en generale à excepción du système de reservation des restos à la carte qui est ridicule. Première nuit, à 8h avec le resto vide, impossible de rentrer car selon la personne qui assignait les places, il fallait venir plus tôt. Deuxième nuit, en file à 6:30, ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115 Rio Hato Cocle
The price is NZ$264 per night from 14 May to 15 May
NZ$264
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
It was a very nice beach and perfect size to walk around .
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana Rio Hato Cocle
The price is NZ$267 per night from 9 June to 10 June
NZ$267
9 June - 10 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Rio Hato. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
Resort focused on locals. Some staff don’t even speak English. Rooms are dated with broken furniture. Bathroom with faulty toilets and gunk in the shower glass. Food s not bad but repetitive and boring. Specialty restaurants food is mediocre with premium to visit tepanyaky and steak. Pool music is ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura El Chiru Cocle
The price is NZ$367 per night from 31 May to 1 June
NZ$367
31 May - 1 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in El Chiru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (745 reviews)
Bien - normal Deben renovar en cuartos como piscina Oportunidad de mejoras
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
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.
