San Carlos Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Carlos
Where to stay in San Carlos
Costa Esmeralda
While there might not be top attractions in Costa Esmeralda, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa El Palmar and Teta Beach.
San Carlos Beach Inn
calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá
The price is 830.214 ₫ per night from 26 May to 27 May
830.214 ₫
913.235 ₫ total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
"Clean rooms"
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Bay View Hotel
Calle 1ra San Carlos
The price is 1.317.800 ₫ per night from 26 May to 27 May
1.317.800 ₫
1.449.580 ₫ total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a business centre. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are ...
6.6/10 (101 reviews)
"Like others say, this place has so much potential but fails currently! The few good things - the bed was comfortable, the pool is nice, the beach view when the tide is in is great. The hotel is older and needs repair, the grounds need upkeep. Sidewalks, paths and stairs were dirty and had branches, ..."
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Manglar Lodge
Calle 1 norte El palmar San Carlos Panama
The price is 1.757.155 ₫ per night from 26 May to 27 May
1.757.155 ₫
1.932.870 ₫ total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (214 reviews)
"Very private, very helpful staff"
Reviewed on 14 May 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.
Surfside Beachfront Suites by Playa Caracol Resorts
Carr Bejuco-Punta Chame Punta Chame Panamá Oeste
Stay at this apartment in Punta Chame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools.
7.8/10 Good! (39 reviews)
"Great place"
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts
Carr Bejuco-Punta Chame Punta Chame Provincia de Panamá Oeste
Stay at this beach holiday home in Punta Chame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
"Excelente propiedad, instalaciones limpias, completamente equipadas, la comunicación con el staff siempre fue oportuna. Los chicos que se encontraban alrededor de las villas siempre muy dispuestos a ofrecer ayuda. Espectacular vista al mar. Definitivamente volveríamos. Muy recomendado"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Sanctuary by Playa Caracol Resorts
Carr Bejuco-Punta Chame Punta Chame Provincia de Panamá Oeste
Stay at this beach apartment in Punta Chame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Amenities, clean comfortable room."
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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.
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.
La Ensenada Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at La Ensenada Beach during your trip to San Carlos?
- Playa Blanca
- Coronado Beach
- Sleeping Indian Girl
- Santa Clara Beach
- Buenaventura Marina
- Playa Malibú
- Teta Beach
- El Chorro Macho
- Sunday Market
- Anton Valley Historical and Cultural Museum
- Coronado Mall
- Los Cajones de Chame
- Altos De Campana National Park
- APROVACA The Orchid Center
- Penonomena History and Tradition Museum
- Serpentarium
- Square Trees Nature Trail
