Visit El Cangrejo
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
City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island
Panama City: Zip Line Experience Over The City
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
From Panama City: Monkey Islands Tour on Gatun Lake
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
El Cangrejo Hotel Deals
Principe Hotel and Suites
Close to a street with good variety of foo
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Clean room and very luxurious
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Riande Urban Hotel
Clean room, bright and comfortable
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Novotel Panama City
Great service, clean rooms and courteous people.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
What stood out for me was the location, the price per night, the decor and overall cleanliness of the hotel.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Hampton by Hilton Panama
Room not clean ac leaking mold in bathroom mold under the leaking ac breakfast not good need improvement hot water always cold milk to make coffee cold I would never go back to this hotel again
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Other neighborhoods around El Cangrejo
Bella Vista
Bella Vista is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Via Espana and Crown Casino. See more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina.
Campo Alegre
If you're spending some time in Campo Alegre, Uruguay Street and Calle 50 are top sights worth seeing.
Obarrio
Unique features of Obarrio include the casinos and coffeehouses. Make a stop by Calle 50 or Soho City Center while you're exploring the area.
Marbella
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Marbella. You might want to make time for a stop at Avenida Balboa or Cinta Costera.
Punta Paitilla
Travelers come to Punta Paitilla for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Avenida Balboa and Multicentro Panama while you're in town.
Bethania
When in Bethania, you can plan a visit to El Dorado Mall and Panama Canal Murals, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
