Barrio Norte Travel Guide

Colon

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Stay near popular Barrio Norte attractions

Monument to Christopher Columbus

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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.
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Things to do

Panama Canal 3 Locks Ocean to Ocean Half Day Tour

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

฿1,527
per adult
Panama Canal Tour: New Locks Agua Clara, Gatun & Atlantic Bridge
Shopping in the Biggest duty free zone of Las Americas in a day

Colón duty Free Zone Private Shopping Experience with Local Guide

฿1,640
per adult
Colón duty Free Zone Private Shopping Experience with Local Guide
From Colon Cruise Termi: 3 Caribbean Island & Portobelo Fort

From Colon Cruise Termi: 3 Caribbean Island & Portobelo Fort

฿5,182
per adult
From Colon Cruise Termi: 3 Caribbean Island & Portobelo Fort
Exploring the Two Oceans Old and New Canal Locks Private Tour

Exploring the Two Oceans Old and New Canal Locks Private Tour

฿3,017
per adult
Exploring the Two Oceans Old and New Canal Locks Private Tour
Panama Canal Train, Agua Clara Canal Lock Center & Colon Fort

Agua Clara Canal Lock Center & Colon Fort

฿7,380
per adult
Agua Clara Canal Lock Center & Colon Fort
Private 6 hours Tour to Embera ́s Community Panama Roots

Private 6 hour Tour to Embera Community and Chagres Panama Native

฿6,527
per adult
Private 6 hour Tour to Embera Community and Chagres Panama Native
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Where to stay in Barrio Norte

Find the best Barrio Norte areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A canal with a lock system, a large cargo ship, and a white building with "PANAMA CANAL" written on it.
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Open Photo by Sérgio Veludo

Cristobal

Travellers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.

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Barrio Sur

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

Coco Solo

If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Gatun

Gatun is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Canal Expansion Observation Center and Gatún Dam are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Barrio Norte Travel Guide