Barrio Norte
Colon

Visit Barrio Norte
Popular places to visit

Fort San Lorenzo
You can learn about the history of Colon with a stop at Fort San Lorenzo. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
November 5 Park
November 5 Park is just one of the places to see in Colon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Juventud Park
Explore the great outdoors at Juventud Park, a lovely green space in Colon.
Monument to Christopher Columbus
You can learn about the history of Colon with a stop at Monument to Christopher Columbus. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Colon 2000
During your visit to Colon, you can search for that perfect souvenir 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 search for that perfect souvenir at Colon Free Zone.
Things to do

Panama Canal Tour: New Locks Agua Clara, Gatun & Atlantic Bridge

Shopping in the Biggest duty free zone of Las Americas in a day

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

Exploring the Two Oceans Old and New Canal Locks Private Tour

From Colon Port: Fort San Lorenzo & PanamaCanalAguaClaraLock

Panama Canal and Fort San Lorenzo Tour from Colón
Top hotels in Barrio Norte

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 May 24, 2026

Hotel Meryland
"They never gave us a room. I need my refund"
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
"may need improvement, bad wifi, bed have a lot of hair.Breakfast have some mosquito on it"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
"Esta bien"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026

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 Apr 25, 2026

Hotel Sotelo
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Norte

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

Cristobal
Travelers 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
The museums and monuments are just a few features travelers like about Gatun. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Canal Expansion Observation Center and Gatún Dam are a few top places to visit.
