Popular places to visit
Multiplaza Pacific Mall
During your trip to Panama City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Multiplaza Pacific Mall. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
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.
Avenida Balboa
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Avenida Balboa during your trip to Panama City. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
Explore the waterfront in Ancon with a trip to Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Miraflores Locks
Learn about the local history of Ancon with a stop at Miraflores Locks. Visit the casinos and shops in this vibrant area.
Uruguay Street
During your visit to Panama City, you can do some window-shopping at Uruguay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Tour to a waterfall and Embera village with lunch included
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Panama City: Zip Line Experience Over The City
Top hotels in Balboa
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
No worries. Outstanding in every aspects. Room, food, personnel, pool, location.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Place has a contemporary stylish design. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Hallways and room have a mildew odor and I could not lower the temperature in the room. Furthermore, the room has everything you might need. I suggest providing some bathrobes.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Big rooms, excellent food choices
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Las Americas Golden Tower Panama
It was a very nice stay. The room is nice, organized and clean with a great view of the city. The blankets are a little too warm and we wished for a lighter blankets. Breakfast buffet was very good with many food choices and best custom eggs cooked tailored to our demands. Uber to Casco Viejo was ...
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Waldorf Astoria Panama
Amazing breakfast the 1st day, ok breakfast the 2nd day. Concierge was amazing. Loved the hotel and it's smell. Absolutely recommend! Teenage kids loved it too!
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel
Good
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Balboa
El Chorrillo
While there might not be top attractions in El Chorrillo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Albrook Shopping Mall and Ancon Hill.
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 historic sites and bars. Make a stop by Interoceanic Canal Museum or National Theater while you're exploring the area.
San Felipe
If you're spending some time in San Felipe, Interoceanic Canal Museum and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Calidonia
You might enjoy the shopping while in Calidonia. Cinta Costera is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Estación Lotería or Santo Tomas Station to see more of the city.
Amador
Travelers come to Amador for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Amador Causeway and Panama Cruise Terminal while you're in town.
