Balboa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Multiplaza Pacific Mall

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.

Multiplaza Pacific Mall
Avenida Balboa

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.

Avenida Balboa
Cinta Costera

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.

Cinta Costera
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

5/5(2 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
Uruguay Street

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.

Uruguay Street

Activities

Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands

Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands

AU$234
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands
Slingshot Tour Panama

Slingshot Tour Panama

AU$181
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Slingshot Tour Panama
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

AU$243
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Panama: Visit an Indian village Embera and waterfall with lunch

Panama: Visit an Indian village Embera and waterfall with lunch

AU$93
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Panama: Visit an Indian village Embera and waterfall with lunch
The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl

The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl

AU$78
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Panama Barcrawl - The OG Crawl
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Our pick of the best Balboa Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$205 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$205
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,866 reviews)
"They need to improve quality of room bathroom cleaning"

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 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 AU$205 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$205
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Tocumen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,112 reviews)
"Good value, convenient for the airport."

Reviewed on 26 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 AU$383 per night from 9 May to 10 May
AU$383
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Veracruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The design of the property was unique. I like the quiet and cleanliness. The adults only preferred areas were excellent."

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2025

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
JW Marriott Panama
JW Marriott Panama
5 out of 5
Calle Punta Colon, Punta Pacifica, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$398 per night from 16 May to 17 May
AU$398
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2025

JW Marriott Panama
Sheraton Grand Panama
Sheraton Grand Panama
4 out of 5
Via Israel And 77th Street, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$219 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$219
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (864 reviews)
5 Stars all the way
"This was simply put, an outstanding stay from start to finish. The staff were amazing, the room was clean, the housekeeping was always on time and helpful, just a wonderful experience for me and my 3 kids. We were on the club floor which was an extra special experience. These folks know what they ..."

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Sheraton Grand Panama
The Westin Playa Bonita Panama
The Westin Playa Bonita Panama
5 out of 5
Km 6 Road to Veracruz, Veracruz, Panama
The price is AU$281 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$281
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We loved our time staying at this beautiful resort. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. The service was fantastic. Beautiful and close to everything. I would recommend it to anyone!"

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

The Westin Playa Bonita Panama
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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 Maracana Stadium 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

5/5(2 area reviews)

Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama or Palacio de las Garzas 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 Palacio de las Garzas.

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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