Balboa Travel Guide
Panama City
Popular places to visit
Multiplaza Pacific Mall
During your trip to Panama City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Multiplaza Pacific Mall. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Avenida Balboa
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Avenida Balboa during your stay in Panama City. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Cinta Costera
Explore the great outdoors at Cinta Costera, a lovely green space in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Amador Causeway
You can learn about the history of Ancon with a visit to Amador Causeway. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Calle 50
You can find out about the history of Panama City when you stop by Calle 50. Discover the area's casinos or seek out its local tours.
Uruguay Street
During your visit to Panama City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Uruguay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
This hotel was amazingly beautiful I would choose to stay here again
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
No hot water when I arrived in the afternoon, the next morning it was warm. Staff is excellent!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Sheraton Grand Panama
Clean and comfortable room. Bathroom needs an overall. Faucets are hard to open and close.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
Room was good, staff were nice. Food was good. Spa was closed. Pool area was great. 2nd time here and it was amazing.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
W Panama
Staff not friendly
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
Rooms were a bit outdated and maintained moisture making it constantly feel damp. Walls needed some cleaning and tending to. However the staff was excellent and very
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Maracana Stadium and Flag of Cerro Ancón are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Ana
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Santa Ana. You might want to make time for a stop at Cinta Costera or Avenida Balboa.
Casco Viejo
Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Independence Square or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.
San Felipe
While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum.
Calidonia
Calidonia is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to explore sights like Cinta Costera.
Amador
Travellers come to Amador for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Amador Causeway and Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina while you're in town.
