Colon
Travel Guide
Visit Colon
Where to stay in Colon
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.
Gatun
Gatun is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Gatun Locks and Canal Expansion Observation Center are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio Norte
If you're spending some time in Barrio Norte, Monument to Christopher Columbus and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Beautiful location with lots of adventures available to purchase. The rooms could use some updating. The prices could be better. We stayed at four hotels and this is the only one who made you pay $200 for incidentals. It took three days to clear the cost.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Excelent. Diana front desk and room service.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
I was there with my mom for my birthday. The check in process was very slow, my room wasn’t ready and there were a few minor details with the aesthetics like no hot water at times and some repairs going on, but other than that my stay was nice. Very comfortable room and bed, courteous staff. Great ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Arcadia Condo Suites
The room was very clean!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
Convenient, clean, friendly staff and helpful with excursions
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Boutique Apartments Panama
As usual EXCELENT Service and beautiful apartments with amazing views. Had come several times to this place as the experiences are always good.... security and staff very pleasant and helpful. Good location... near restaurants, shopping etc. Car parking available, pool, etc. Recommended ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
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.
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
7 Hours Monkey Island and Nature Walk at Soberania National Park
Birding Pipeline Road from Panama City or Gamboa
