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
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
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
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 casinos and shops 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

Activities

Day Tour

Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands

NZ$266
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

NZ$191
per adult
96% 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

NZ$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Slingshot Tour of Casco Veijo- Amador causeway -Panama City

Slingshot Tour of Casco Veijo- Amador causeway

NZ$186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Slingshot Tour of Casco Veijo- Amador causeway
Panamá Barcrawl - Old Town Casco Viejo

The Panama Barcrawl

NZ$89
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Panama Barcrawl
The Cathedral Basilica of Santa María La Antigua stands as a monumental beacon of faith, the first of its kind in America. Consecrated in 1796, its foundations were laid in 1688, marking over a centur

HALF-DAY City and Panama Canal Tour: Shared or Private

NZ$148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
HALF-DAY City and Panama Canal Tour: Shared or Private
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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 NZ$200 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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! (3,483 reviews)
"Customer service was excellent"

Reviewed on 5 Jan. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Decapolis Hotel Panama City
Decapolis Hotel Panama City
4 out of 5
Avenida Balboa Con Multicentro, Panama City, Panama
The price is NZ$177 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
Great Stay, Terrible Customer Service
"My overall stay at the hotel was good. I was greeted and my bags were brought to my room by Henry (I think that was his name.) He was very cordial. Good Breakfast. The front office staff could use more training when it comes to customer service. While checking in, my friend asked the manager if our ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025

Decapolis Hotel Panama City
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 NZ$576 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$576
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Lots of kids but overall not to noisy. Appreciated that the party are was secluded from rooms."

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel
Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Italy Avenue, Punta Paitilla, Winston Churchill Street, Panama City, Panama
The price is NZ$175 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,745 reviews)
"Best value for the price! Excellent breakfast spread! Spa could be better. Very Bare essentials at the spa."

Reviewed on 5 Jan. 2025

Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Ave. Domingo Diaz, Corregimineto De Tocumen Hacia El, Tocumen, Panama
The price is NZ$256 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,013 reviews)
"VERY close to PTY"

Reviewed on 7 Jan. 2025

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport, an IHG Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Panama
Waldorf Astoria Panama
5 out of 5
47th St. & Uruguay Street, Panama City, Panama
The price is NZ$311 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$311
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"A great place for vacation with family. Very courteous staff service and facilities including the pool was awesome"

Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025

Waldorf Astoria 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, Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and Mi Pueblito 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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Curundu

While Curundu isn't home to many top sights, Iglesia del Carmen and Via Espana are some notable places to visit nearby.

Curundu
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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 National Theater 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 National Theater.

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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