Colon Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Colon

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Barrio Sur

If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio Sur
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Coco Solo

If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Coco Solo
Colon showing building ruins and a park

Barrio Norte

If you're spending some time in Barrio Norte, Monument to Christopher Columbus and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio Norte
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Gatun

Gatun is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Canal Expansion Observation Center and Gatun Locks are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Gatun
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
3.5 out of 5
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5, Colon, Colon
The price is AU$267 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$267
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (605 reviews)
"This is such a cool place! It is all about the rainforest and the animals. The hotel is magical looking. You feel like you are in Jurassic Park. The staff was very friendly, the food good and the pool lovely. The hotel is a bit old and the rooms are a bit dated, but very comfortable and large. We ..."

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
3 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked, Colon, Colon
The price is AU$229 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Colon Free Zone and Fantastic Casino ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (148 reviews)
"4 of 5 it can have more places to buy snacks like vending machines with drinks and things like that , once the kitchen is close is really nothing to can get to eat or drink from the hotel it self like nothing but overall good hotel and the forest option to go in to the free zone is nice 🇵🇦🇵🇦💯💯 ..."

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
The price is AU$217 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,830 reviews)
"I want to thank the entire staff for making our stay one we always cherish. The breakfast was great. Thank you RIU."

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
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BirdHouse@Gamboa, Panama Canal
BirdHouse@Gamboa, Panama Canal
Gamboa
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Colon. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Gamboa Rainforest Resort and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Perfection in Panama
"Care about the aesthetics of where you're staying? This is a beautiful indoor/outdoor pavilion with interesting art and a fabulous outdoor space. There are lots of spaces for four adults to be together or by themselves, and our family loved the house. The location is an easy drive from the airport ..."

Reviewed on 13 Nov. 2024

BirdHouse@Gamboa, Panama Canal
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
3.5 out of 5
Calle Eusebio A. Morales y Calle 55, Panama City, Panama
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (432 reviews)
"Close to shopping area, casino and other hotels. Taxi cabs are readily accessible."

Reviewed on 4 Apr. 2025

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
Casco View Apartments
Casco View Apartments
3 out of 5
C. 16 Oeste, Panama City, Provincia de Panamá
Stay at this 3-star condo in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Cinta Costera ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"Great accommodations. Great view. Great host."

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Casco View Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Explore the great outdoors at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, a lovely green space in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Fort San Lorenzo

Fort San Lorenzo

You can learn about the history of Cristobal when you stop by Fort San Lorenzo. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Fort San Lorenzo

Colon Free Zone

During your trip to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at Colon Free Zone.

Colon Free Zone

Colon 2000

During your visit to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at Colon 2000. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Colon 2000

Panama Rainforest Discovery Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Panama Rainforest Discovery Center in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Panama Rainforest Discovery Center

Canal Expansion Observation Center

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Canal Expansion Observation Center in Cristobal. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Canal Expansion Observation Center

Activities

Boat Tour to Monkey Island in the Panama Canal

Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands

AU$118
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Boat tour in the Panama Canal to Monkeys and sloths islands
Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour

Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour

AU$213
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour
Gatun Lake boat ride

Panama Canal Monkey & Wildlife Boat Safari

AU$87
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal Monkey & Wildlife Boat Safari
Panama City: Guided Jungle Adventure with Gatun Lake Cruise

Panama City: Guided Jungle Adventure with Gatun Lake Cruise

AU$141
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Guided Jungle Adventure with Gatun Lake Cruise
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

AU$95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Cruise Shore Excursion Panama: Wildlife Gatun lake

Cruise Shore Excursion Panama: Wildlife Gatun lake

AU$150
per adult
Cruise Shore Excursion Panama: Wildlife Gatun lake
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Cities near Colon

Panama City

Panama City

Cativa

Cativa