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.
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
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
Monkey Islands Boat Ride (groups of 10 or more)
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Top hotels in Gatun
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Clean room, kind staff, good amenities and beautiful place with a lot of nature.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
Room was clean everyday but and think cleaning can be more detailed Front deck ladies very nice good English Never meet the cleaning staff Breakfast was good Dinner was ok Restaurant staff good Property is a bit old tho
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Staff
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
The price reflects the area where it is located, the room was clean and well maintained. Appreciated the ability to check in early without extra cost.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
New Washington Hotel
Hotel Andros
All great
Reviewed on Jan 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 Monument to Christopher Columbus and Limon Bay.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
