Colon Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Barrio Norte
If you're spending some time in Barrio Norte, Limon Bay and Monument to Christopher Columbus 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.
Cristobal
Travellers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.
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.
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Great scenery and location, plenty to do!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
I booked the top grade rooms with king sized beds. Instead, we were given rooms with two double beds each. No coffee maker nor kettle Our room had a bath but no plugs in either the bath nor the sink The shower gel, shampoo and conditioner dispensers were all empty The over bath shower water was cold. ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
Awesome
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Arcadia Condo Suites
nice staff nice room
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Boutique Apartments Panama
Apartamento limpio, buena comunicacion y servicio. Buena tecnología y excelente ubicación, muy céntrica y muy tranquila
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre
This was my second time staying at this property and I plan on returning. Hotel is extremely clean and staff is very friendly!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Fort San Lorenzo
You can learn about the history of Colon when you stop by Fort San Lorenzo. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Colon 2000
During your visit to Colon, you can do some window-shopping 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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
Colon Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at Colon Free Zone.
Panama Rainforest Discovery Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Panama Rainforest Discovery Center in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Galeta Island Marine Education Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Galeta Island Marine Education Center during your travels in 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
Chagres River Aventure with The Embera (2 pax min)
