Head to the charming city of San Carlos
The beaches and gardens create a pretty picture of San Carlos. This city is romantic and trendy, recognised for its seafood restaurants, surfing and bars. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in and around San Carlos
Do you want to discover top things to see and do in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that San Carlos has to offer. Here are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Sleeping Indian Girl (15.6 mi / 25.1 km)
- Los Cajones de Chame (11 mi / 17.7 km)
- La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa (15.2 mi / 24.4 km)
- Serpentarium (14.4 mi / 23.2 km)
- Chorro de las Mozas (14.7 mi / 23.7 km)
- Gaital National Park (14.8 mi / 23.9 km)
Exploring the natural features in San Carlos
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in San Carlos. These are some of the area's most stunning features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Playa Blanca (16 mi / 25.8 km)
- Playa El Palmar (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
- Coronado Beach (5.4 mi / 8.7 km)
- Playa Malibú (9.2 mi / 14.8 km)
- Santa Clara Beach (13 mi / 20.9 km)
- Farallon Island (14.1 mi / 22.7 km)
Seasonal weather averages in San Carlos
Travellers enjoy San Carlos for its surfing. If you're hoping to enjoy some warm-weather activities on your holiday, March, April, February and January are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 26°C.
How to get to and around San Carlos
Fly into Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.), the closest airport, located 14.3 mi (23 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.), which is 42.9 mi (69 km) away.