Costa Esmeralda Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Playa La Ensenada
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa La Ensenada 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$52
per adult
Valley Tours from RIU Playa, Buenaventura, Decameron and Bijao
NZ$70
per adult
Electric Bikes Rental in El Valle de Anton
NZ$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided E-bike Tour: Discovering El Valle de Anton
NZ$114
per adult
Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
NZ$84
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 Playa La Ensenada are ...
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$265 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$265
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (993 reviews)
Nice experience
Reviewed on 23 Oct 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! (1,010 reviews)
We had an awesome time at this RIU. The grounds were amazingly well kept, the food was mostly delicious, the beach was great. Near the end of our vacation, we were looking for things to complain about. And when you have to think that hard about it, l would say that you’ve had a wonderful time. I ...
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115, Carretera Interamericana - Penonome, Rio Hato, Cocle
The price is NZ$327 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$327
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 NZ$290 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$290
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 (1,002 reviews)
Loved the pools and beach; just closed a bit early for what I would have liked: 5pm for salt water pool which isn’t salt water at all and is only a small area that is slotted for the hotel which is annoying for what they are advertising as the biggest pool, 6pm for pool with slides, and then 8pm ...
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura, Buenaventura Beach Community, El Chiru, Cocle
The price is NZ$300 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$300
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (666 reviews)
Always a fantastic experience across the board! Love staying here!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 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.
