Cristobal
Colon
Visit Cristobal
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.
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.
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.
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
Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Hike
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
Chagres River Aventure with The Embera (2 pax min)
Top hotels in Cristobal
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
"Very limited - only had 1 bath towel and no hand towel or wash cloth? Not real clean and a few bugs. Staff did not speak English so that was a challenge. Location did make it easy to walk to stuff. Ok for price"
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
"Staff can be more welcoming on arrival and toiletries were poor. Breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Radisson Colon 2000 Hotel & Casino at Cruise Port & Duty Free Mall
"The hotel is ok but rooms smell humid"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
New Washington Hotel
"This hotel was better than I expected. We stopped there on the way to a Royal Caribbean cruise and was very happy with the hotel. No phone in the room, but WiFi, TV, hot and cold water, nice Aircon, nice bed, no usb outlets so bring your own charger, there are regular two prong outlets. If you are ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel Sotelo
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay
"Credit Card was skimmed at the Marina Hotel/restaurant. Only used this particular card in one place during my days in Panama...at check-in, and to pay for a pizza at the restaurant. Had unauthorized charges less than 3 hours later."
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Where to stay in Cristobal
Barrio Sur
If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 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.
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 Gatún Dam are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Barrio Norte
If you're spending some time in Barrio Norte, Limon Bay and Monument to Christopher Columbus are top sights worth seeing.
