Panama Canal Zone
Travel Guide





Visit Panama Canal Zone
Where to stay in Panama Canal Zone

Balboa
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Balboa. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón are a few top places to visit.

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.

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.

Marriott Panama Hotel
Great hotel with staff, clean rooms and attached shopping mall
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Radisson Hotel Panama Canal
The Radisson Canal location is great. Near the Biomuseo (the hop on hop off bus stops here) causeway and restaurants. The room was clean and had all the amenities for a good night stay. We had a fantastic view of the ships going by!!! It came recommended to me and I also would recommend.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
We stayed for 7 nights. The hotel is in a safe neighborhood and within walking distance to so many restaurants - I think the farthest we had to walk was 7 minutes to a restaurant. We stayed in a king bed room and the room was very spacious - there was a small fridge and iron with ironing board and ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Luxury Beachfront Condo in Playa Bonita, Panama City's best accommodation option
The condo was comfortable furnished and had a nice view of the beach. To access the beach it is necessary to buy a pass from the adjacent club. It is very shallow and not really suitable for swimming. The heavy traffic across the bridge of the Americas made each visit to Panama City a time consuming ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

La Palma Experience
Me encantó muy organizado, muy limpio, las personas que trabajan en este hotel son muy amables volvería sin duda muchas gracias
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Luxury Beachfront Condo in Playa Bonita, Panama City's best accommodation option
The Host, Condo, Location, Ocean, Pool were all amazing. The condo was very clean and the views from the balcony were great. Everything we needed was found in the condo. The beach is a shell lovers paradise!. The security at the Playa Bonita Condo was great. Felt very safe and welcomed. I give this ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit

Bridge of the Americas
You can learn about the history of Arraijan when you stop by Bridge of the Americas. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Ancon Hill
Explore the great outdoors at Ancon Hill, a lovely green space in Ancon. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Albrook Shopping Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Albrook Shopping Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Ancon. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch 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.


