San Carlos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A lake surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A mountainous landscape with a lake, a village, and a prominent cliff.
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak and a lake.

Where to stay in San Carlos

Find the best San Carlos areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Bay View Hotel

Bay View Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle 1ra San Carlos
The price is 1.577.400 ₫ per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
1.577.400 ₫
1.735.140 ₫ total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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 ...
Bay View Hotel
San Carlos Beach Inn

San Carlos Beach Inn

3 out of 5
calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá
The price is 828.135 ₫ per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
828.135 ₫
910.949 ₫ total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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

San Carlos Beach Inn
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

3 out of 5
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos San Carlos panama oeste
The price is 2.043.364 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
2.043.364 ₫
2.681.485 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"Just pending a TV, but all was OK"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
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

Surfside Beachfront Suites by Playa Caracol Resorts

3.5 out of 5
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! (42 reviews)
"Good place. Worth the price"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Surfside Beachfront Suites by Playa Caracol Resorts
Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts

Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts

3.5 out of 5
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.
8.4/10 Very good! (8 reviews)
"Everything was perfect except the cable box wasn’t working on the TV"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts
Apartamento en Playa Blanca Town Center

Apartamento en Playa Blanca Town Center

3 out of 5
Playa Blanca Beach Resort Rio Hato Cocle
Stay at this family-friendly condo in Rio Hato. Enjoy free parking, 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach are ...
7.8/10 Good! (57 reviews)
"The property is very comfortable for short stays, easily accommodates 4 persons. It is essentially a spacious hotel room with a kitchen and a big balcony. The elevator is right in front of the entrance. The condo is close to the huge pool and a beautiful beach. Beds are comfortable and there is a ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Apartamento en Playa Blanca Town Center
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.

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