Gatun
Colon
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.
Fantastic Casino | Colón 2000
Why not try your luck with a visit to Fantastic Casino | Colón 2000 during your time in Colon?
Things to do
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Birding Pipeline Road from Panama City or Gamboa
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
Top hotels in Gatun
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Dated and run down generally. Both the rooms and common areas were in poor condition and not very clean. The room we were in had mould on the lamp shades and very tatty decor generally. The TV remote control was filthy and we didn’t touch it. The room had takeaway cups for coffee which is not very ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
Mold in bathrooms, Shower not cleaned, had someone hair in the shower. No frig, door frame in bathroom is rotted.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Limited things to do in or around the premises after work hours. Bathroom need’s updating. Poor lighting on the room floors.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
New Washington Hotel
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
The price reflects the area where it is located, the room was clean and well maintained. Appreciated the ability to check in early without extra cost.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hotel Sotelo
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.
