Guidebook for Costa Esmeralda
Sightseeing
Miraflores Locks
Largest shipping canal in the world-
Playa La Ensenada
Large public beach in a bay, no big waves and good for kids.
Parks & Nature
Anton Valley
Beautiful valley & mountains, cooler weather.
Eco-system of Forest, Lake Gatun (canal waterway), and a few Islands. Tour the boat tour to Monkey island to feed the local primates ;)
24 locals recommend
Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Goethals BoulevardEco-system of Forest, Lake Gatun (canal waterway), and a few Islands. Tour the boat tour to Monkey island to feed the local primates ;)
Beautiful large beach and is safe to swin. Also has a few good local restaurants.
17 locals recommend
Playa Santa Clara
Beautiful large beach and is safe to swin. Also has a few good local restaurants.
Entertainment & Activities
El Palmar Beach
Calle 4 SurGreat surf spot & surf lessons available
A short 4 min drive from our home has many fun things to do/see. A professional 18 hole par 72 GC, a Marina, Boga Bar, and a resort.
14 locals recommend
Vista Mar Golf, Beach & Marina
A short 4 min drive from our home has many fun things to do/see. A professional 18 hole par 72 GC, a Marina, Boga Bar, and a resort.
Boga Bar
Nice bar on the Marina w/ Ocean views.
Shopping
Coronado Mall
Carretera PanamericanaSupermarket, Fast Food, Casino, Bank, Spa, Stores & more....
Food Scene
Great views of Panama city skyline at night, good local seafood restaurants at the Marina .
67 locals recommend
Causeway Amador
Great views of Panama city skyline at night, good local seafood restaurants at the Marina .
Picasso Restaurant
Avenida Punta PrietaGood pizza!
Sandbar Gastro Pub
Good beer & food.
Las Bovedas restaurante fusion
Good food !
Playa Santa Clara
Great safe beach, w/ lots of good resterantes w/ ocean views.
Delicias Del Mar
Great fresh fish, and not expensive. Sit on the beach>
Pizzeria Restaurante Torito’s
Calle 2aGood thin crust NY style pizza.