Gatun
Colon
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.
Canal Expansion Observation Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Canal Expansion Observation Center during your trip to Colon. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Hike
Top hotels in Gatun
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Be aware, everything costs extra. There are barely animals to be seen on the property, you must purchase tours with them.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
This hotel is old, needs some work and in general musty. We booked here because we were going on a cruise, it’s close to a very nice Mall with lots of food options. Colon is neither attractive or visitor friendly. If it’s one night for a cruise, fine, otherwise stay in Panama City and drive up for ...
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Breakfast was good, the wait staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
New Washington Hotel
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Gatun Lake Lodge Hotel
We absolutely loved this place, it’s such a lovely setting and the pool is superb. Crystal and the staff were lovely and so sweet with our young son. The food and trips are fantastic. A brilliant place to stay.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gatun
Cristobal
Travelers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.
Barrio Sur
If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio Norte
While visiting Barrio Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Limon Bay and Monument to Christopher Columbus.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
