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
Travelers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.
Gatun
The museums and monuments are just a few features travelers like about Gatun. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Gatun Locks and Canal Expansion Observation Center are a few top places to visit.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio Norte
While visiting Barrio Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Monument to Christopher Columbus and Limon Bay.
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Unique property with beautiful nature surrounding it. Staff are attentive and friendly and the Hotel has access to a lot of very unique activities. Good food as well.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
The Riu hotel in Panama City is wonderful ! The buffet breakfast is plentiful. The rooms are spacious and the location is very convenient. They have a beautiful pool and a lovely restaurant adjacent to it. I certainly don’t have any complaints !
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
The first rooms on the first floor 141 & 139 was horrible. But the room was change to the 8 floor 801&806 the rooms was prefect nice an clean i loved them rooms. Staff was prefect even though i was mad at them for putting us in the first rooms they still was professional.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Arcadia Condo Suites
Beautiful clean room with a great view! The pool is lovely.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
Convenient, clean, friendly staff and helpful with excursions
Reviewed on Feb 2, 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 Feb 7, 2026
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.
Colon Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Colon Free Zone.
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.
Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Explore the great outdoors at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, a lovely green space in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Panama Rainforest Discovery Center
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Panama Rainforest Discovery Center in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Galeta Island Marine Education Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Galeta Island Marine Education Center during your trip to 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
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
Animales safari at the Panama Canal + fruit market
