Costa Esmeralda Travel Guide
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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
Electric Bikes Rental in El Valle de Anton
NZ$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tours in the Valley from RIU Playa Blanca, Buenaventura and Bijao
NZ$78
per adult
Guided E-bike Tour: Discovering El Valle de Anton
NZ$112
per adult
Private Bike Tour Waterfall, Views & Local Life
NZ$83
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
Stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada are located ...
5.6/10 (4 reviews)
Be warned: The pictures you're seeing of this property on Expedia tell only a fraction of the story. Upon arrival, our Uber driver had a hard time finding the entrance. Why? Because the weathered sign doesn't make it clear as to where or if there's a lobby.
Reviewed on 13 May 2025
Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Avenida Principal Farallon Kilometro 115 Rio Hato Cocle
The price is NZ$470 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
NZ$470
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (999 reviews)
La comida es buena pero falta variedad en el buffet Las toallas de la habitación estaban muy desgastadas. Actividades variadas y agradables
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
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! (1,001 reviews)
The property was great, food options were plentiful, but the staff made it memorable! From Maricruz bringing such joy to every meal we were lucky enough to see her, to Alex and Yunier behind the bar making tasty drinks quickly, to Abdiel ensuring the pool was safe and enjoyable, to Eleuterio helping ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center
Carretera Interamericana km 108 Rio Hato
The price is NZ$333 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
NZ$333
19 Dec - 20 Dec
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The property is beautiful. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was nicely decorated and spacious. Very comfy beds.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
115 Km Via Interamericana Rio Hato Cocle
The price is NZ$323 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
NZ$323
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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 Farallón Beach are located ...
6.6/10 (1,001 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 El Chiru Cocle
The price is NZ$394 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
NZ$394
17 Dec - 18 Dec
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (683 reviews)
Beautiful resort
Reviewed on 29 Nov 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.
