Balboa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl (Panama City, Panama)
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Our pick of the best Balboa Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Hotel is perfectly situated in the middle of the city, the hotel dos need some improvement as does look tired. Staff is amazing and the amenities are great. Breakfast is fantastic and service by the pool is also great.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Room was OK. Close to airport which is convenient for a quick stay. TV was old and screen barely worked. Bartender tried to charge us almost $100 USD for 2 drinks. After I questioned they changed it to $20 so be sure to check your bill!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Sheraton Grand Panama
El personal de servicio excelente muy amables y te ayudaban a encontrar lugares para visitar
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
My stay here was really great. Close to everything, a safe area, wonderful happy friendly staff, awesome breakfast & the premises clean. I'll stay here again certainly.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
W Panama
The spa was amazing, I never went to a spa that washes your feet before a massage. What an amazing experience. Job well done. The hotel was so nice and our room omg just beautiful, we stayed in the supreme corner room and enjoyed every moment. Next time we have to stay a longer time because our 5 ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
The room and the breakfast are excelent, the staff is also really great.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While El Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Maracana Stadium 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.
Curundu
While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Albrook Shopping Mall and Iglesia del Carmen are some notable places to visit nearby.
