Gatun

Colon

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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.

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

Gamboa Rainforest Resort

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

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

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.

Galeta Island Marine Education Center

Things to do

Embera Indigenous Village Tour

Chagres River Aventure with The Embera

RM260
per adult
Chagres River Aventure with The Embera
Magnificent Gatun lake

Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour

RM300
per adult
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
Half-Day Guided Tour in Panama

Visit the Indians and discover the rainforest

RM316
per adult
Visit the Indians and discover the rainforest
Let's pass right next to massive ships transiting the Panama Canal!

Monkey Islands Boat Ride (groups of 10 or more)

RM220
per adult
Monkey Islands Boat Ride (groups of 10 or more)
Gatun lake expedition for adventures and backpackers

Gatun lake expedition for adventures and backpackers

RM200
per adult
Gatun lake expedition for adventures and backpackers
Gatun Expedition Monkey island Tour

Gatun Expedition Monkey island Tour

RM200
per adult
Gatun Expedition Monkey island Tour
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Top hotels in Gatun

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 out of 5
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5 Colon Colon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM595 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
RM595
RM654 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (695 reviews)
Fabulous location. Timely service.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino

Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino

4 out of 5
Paseo Gorgas, Calle 13 Colon Colon
The price is RM454 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM454
RM499 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (864 reviews)
Great location to shop the duty free zone and catch a cruise ship.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

3 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked Colon Colon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM465 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
RM465
RM512 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Colon 2000 and Colon Free Zone are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (221 reviews)
Yes.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial

La Cubana Hotel & Residencial

2.5 out of 5
Calle 11 y Avenida Bolivar Colon Panama
The price is RM116 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
RM116
RM128 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Colon 2000 and Fantastic Casino Colon ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (115 reviews)
good

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Hotel Andros

Hotel Andros

3 out of 5
Ave. Herrera, entre Calles 9 y 10 Colon Colon
Stay at this hotel in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Colon 2000 and November 5 Park are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (159 reviews)
All great

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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Hotel Andros
New Washington Hotel

New Washington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Calle 1a Avenida Bolivar Colon Colon
Stay at this hotel in Colon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Colon 2000 and Monument to Christopher Columbus are located ...
6/10 (88 reviews)
Great room, helpful staff, wonderful view and amenities.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Gatun

#Panama #Canal Gatun locks Por volta das 6 da manhã já tínhamos passado o quebra-mar que antecede as Gatun locks. Depois da passagem de alguns navios foi a nossa vez de sermos elevados 26 metros em 3 etapas até ao Gatun Lake. Atravessamos o lago, o Culebra Cut (Canal aberto nas rochas e em forma de cobra com 12,6 Km de comprimento), a Centenial Bridge e chegamos a Pedro Miguel Locks, que tem apenas uma câmera. Aqui descemos 9 metros para o Miraflores Lake. Lago pequeno e logo chegamos às Miraflores Locks. São compostas de 2 câmeras que nos descem até ao nível do Pacífico. Estes locks têm as gates mais altas devido às diferenças entre as marés do Pacífico. Atravessados estes locks chegamos ao Pacífico. Passamos ainda por baixo da ponte das Américas, que é parte da rodovia Pan-americana, que liga o sul da América do sul com o Alasca na América do norte. A travessia toda durou em torno de 9 horas. Durante a travessia os navios são auxiliados por pares de locomotivas. Dependendo do tamanho do navio, podem ser usadas até 8 locomotivas. A água que enche as câmeras, vem do Gatun Lake e são usados 197 milhões de litros de água para cada travessia. Por isso é de suma importância a conservação da floresta tropical em torno do lago. As dimensões máximas permitidas para os navios é 32,31 m de largura, 294,13 m de comprimento e 12,04 m de calado. Gatun locks By 6am we had already passed the breakwater that precedes the Gatun locks. After the passage of some ships it was our turn to be lifted 26 meters in 3 steps to Gatun Lake. We cross the lake, the Culebra Cut

Cristobal

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

Cristobal
Beautiful aerial view of the Beautiful aerial view of the Panama Channel on the Sunset

Barrio Sur

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

Barrio Sur
Barcelona Christopher Columbus monument

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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Coco Solo

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

Coco Solo

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