Gatun
Colon
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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
Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo
7 Hours Monkey Island and Nature Walk at Soberania National Park
Guided Jungle Adventure with Gatun Lake Cruise
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
Full-Day Gatun Lake and Indian Village Tour from Panama City
Top hotels in Gatun
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
I loved being here in the midst of the rainforest. The resort itself was spacious and attractive with appealing decor. The pool area and grounds were awesome.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
La experiencia fue magnífica.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Easy access to colon libre zone
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Clean Room
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Hotel Andros
Always knocking noise
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025
Hotel Sotelo
The hotel room was clean however the paint on the walls is dirty. The bedhead is discolored, bathroom mirror old and discolored. Air conditioner is very dirty. Bed is not comfortable. I ask front desk for ticker bedsheets buy there don't have. I booked for 6 days but leaves on the third day. The ...
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2024
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.
