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.

San Carlos Beach Inn

San Carlos Beach Inn

3 out of 5
calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá
The price is ₹2,945 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
₹2,945
₹3,245 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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
Bay View Hotel

Bay View Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle 1ra San Carlos
The price is ₹6,659 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹6,659
₹7,325 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 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 ₹7,320 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹7,320
₹9,629 total
10 Aug - 11 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews)
"What a wonderful place to find out what life on the Pacific coast of Panama is like and what it can be for you. Brooke and her staff are everything you would want in them. Friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating and supportive. Breakfast is included and is the only meal served daily. Definitely try ..."

Reviewed on 27 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.
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
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.
8/10 Very good! (44 reviews)
"Beach view was super. Great restaurant on the property With good prices a big portions. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Surfside Beachfront Suites by Playa Caracol Resorts
Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort

Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort

3.5 out of 5
Playa Caracol Residences Vacation Rental Punta Chame Provincia de Panamá Oeste
Stay at this villa in Punta Chame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located nearby.
Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort
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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