The Gran Hotel San Carlos No 1 has clean, bright rooms with large windows. Kitschy, rainbow-hued decor prevails in the common areas. Its brother hotel, the San Carlos 2, however, is a bit nicer for a few bucks more.
Gran Hotel San Carlos
North Coast & Lowlands
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Reserva Ecológico de Manglares Cayapas-Mataje
1.42 MILES
Millions of migratory birds pass through this coastal paradise in June and July, creating a cacophonous and memorable spectacle. The 513 sq km reserve…
Playa de Oro Reserva de Tigrillos
18.15 MILES
Half an hour upstream from Playa de Oro, this 100-sq-km reserve is owned and operated by the community of Playa de Oro. It borders the Reserva Ecológica…
Nearby North Coast & Lowlands attractions
1. Reserva Ecológico de Manglares Cayapas-Mataje
1.42 MILES
Millions of migratory birds pass through this coastal paradise in June and July, creating a cacophonous and memorable spectacle. The 513 sq km reserve…
2. Playa de Oro Reserva de Tigrillos
18.15 MILES
Half an hour upstream from Playa de Oro, this 100-sq-km reserve is owned and operated by the community of Playa de Oro. It borders the Reserva Ecológica…