Colon
Travel Guide





Visit Colon
Where to stay in Colon

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

Cristobal
Travellers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.

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

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

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

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Fabulous location. Timely service.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Amazing place , delicious and full of variety breakfast buffet. Great Pool and bar with a welcoming staff.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
The first rooms on the first floor 141 & 139 was horrible. But the room was change to the 8 floor 801&806 the rooms was prefect nice an clean i loved them rooms. Staff was prefect even though i was mad at them for putting us in the first rooms they still was professional.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Arcadia Condo Suites
Beautiful clean room with a great view! The pool is lovely.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre
A great stay from beginning to end. The staff were so welcoming, the breakfast was plentiful and varied, the pool cooled us off, our room was spacious and the bed comfortable. The hotel was located within walking distance to the malecon, Our Lady of Mount Carmen, English churches, shopping, the metro ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
Convenient, clean, friendly staff and helpful with excursions
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit

Fort San Lorenzo
You can learn about the history of Colon when you stop by Fort San Lorenzo. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Colon Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at 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.
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.
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.
Galeta Island Marine Education Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Galeta Island Marine Education Center during your travels in Colon. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do

Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour

Visit the Indians and discover the rainforest

Monkey Islands Boat Ride (groups of 10 or more)






