Gatun
Colon
Popular places to visit

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.

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 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 Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at Colon Free Zone.
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.
Canal Expansion Observation Center
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Canal Expansion Observation Center in Colon. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do

Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo

Panama City: Guided Jungle Adventure with Gatun Lake Cruise

Guided Jungle Adventure with Gatun Lake Cruise

Aerial Tram & Sloth Sanctuary in the Rainforest
Top hotels in Gatun

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
I loved being here in the midst of the rainforest. The resort itself was spacious and attractive with appealing decor. The pool area and grounds were awesome.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
The staff is super friendly, all the services are very good. We re very greatfully with the Radisson people, they made us fell as at home
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Easy access to colon libre zone
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Easy to find
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Hotel Andros
Always knocking noise
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hotel Sotelo
The hotel room was clean however the paint on the walls is dirty. The bedhead is discolored, bathroom mirror old and discolored. Air conditioner is very dirty. Bed is not comfortable. I ask front desk for ticker bedsheets buy there don't have. I booked for 6 days but leaves on the third day. The ...
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Gatun

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

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

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

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

