Balboa Travel Guide

Panama City

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Popular places to visit

Multiplaza Pacific Mall

Multiplaza Pacific Mall

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Multiplaza Pacific Mall
Cinta Costera

Cinta Costera

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cinta Costera, a lovely green space in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Cinta Costera
Avenida Balboa

Avenida Balboa

3.5/5(9 reviews)

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.

Avenida Balboa
Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina

Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina

Explore the waterfront in Ancon with a trip to Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
Panama

Miraflores Locks

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Ancon when you spend time at Miraflores Locks. Visit the shops and casinos in this vibrant area.

Miraflores Locks
Calle 50

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.

Calle 50

Things to do

Aerial view of the Panama Canal

Panama Canal Half Transit Experience

฿5,059
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal Half Transit Experience
Day Tour

Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands

฿5,025
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

฿3,609
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Slingshot Tour Panama

Slingshot Tour Panama

฿3,767
per adult
Slingshot Tour Panama
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

฿1,083
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Panamá Barcrawl - Old Town Casco Viejo

The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl

฿1,686
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl
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Top hotels in Balboa

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,933 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
฿3,933
฿4,326 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,799 reviews)
"We enjoy our stay I will recommend it"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
4 out of 5
Ave. Domingo Diaz, Corregimineto De Tocumen Hacia El, Tocumen, Panama
The price is ฿3,693 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
฿3,693
฿4,627 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Tocumen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,082 reviews)
Solo night in Panema City, Panema.
"Uber delivered me to the Crowne Plaza near the airport in Panama City, Panema. Check in was quick, friendly, and professional! Shuttle to the airport this morning was well run! I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
KM 7, Road to Veracruz, Veracruz, Panama
The price is ฿9,020 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
฿9,020
฿9,020 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Veracruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
Marriott Panama Hotel
Marriott Panama Hotel
4 out of 5
Roosevelt Ave., Allbrook Mall, Panama City, Panama
The price is ฿4,275 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
฿4,275
฿4,702 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"This hotel is attached to a mall which is super convenient and has over 700 stores including Zara! The hotel is also in walking distance to Starbucks. The hotel is about 10-20 mins away from most things in the downtown are but Ubers were cheap."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Marriott Panama Hotel
Riande Urban Hotel
Riande Urban Hotel
3.5 out of 5
El Cangrejo; Calle Eusebio A, Morales, Panama City, Panama
The price is ฿2,237 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿2,237
฿2,461 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"Buena"

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

Riande Urban Hotel
Principe Hotel and Suites
Principe Hotel and Suites
3 out of 5
Via Argentina, Panama City, Panama
The price is ฿1,988 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
฿1,988
฿2,187 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,289 reviews)
"Great staff!"

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Principe Hotel and Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Balboa

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El Chorrillo

While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Chorrillo
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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.

Santa Ana
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Casco Viejo

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.

Casco Viejo
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San Felipe

While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and Interoceanic Canal Museum.

San Felipe
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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.

Calidonia
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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.

Amador

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