Colon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic stone fortress with a central dome and surrounding walls.
A tropical island landscape with lush greenery and clear blue waters.
An aerial view of a coastal area with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and dense green forest.
A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and dense green foliage.
A river winding through a lush green valley with hills in the background and a cloudy sky above.

Where to stay in Colon

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Barrio Norte

If you're spending some time in Barrio Norte, Monument to Christopher Columbus 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.

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.

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 out of 5
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5 Colon Colon
The price is ฿4,553 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
฿4,553
฿5,008 total
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (823 reviews)
"Wonderful experience. Our dinner the night we arrived, however, was extremely disappointing (overcooked pork so dry I could not eat it). Breakfast was very nice, the property is amazing, and the sloth/butterfly/ frog tour guide we had was very knowledgeable. Rooms are large and clean, but the humidifier/Ac ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

3 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked Colon Colon
The price is ฿3,467 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,467
฿3,814 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (335 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, close to everything in Colon. The breakfast was delicious and fresh. Would stay again in the future."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
The price is ฿4,416 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿4,416
฿4,857 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,187 reviews)
"From the minute that you arrive the way you are treated is excellent. I love the friendliness of the staff, the respect and their courtesy especially at the pool (Horacio) very attentive person and at breakfast (Ezequiel) was also a great server."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre

Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre

4 out of 5
Calle Colombia Y Ave.,3ra A Sur, Bella V Panama City Panama
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre
Corporate Stays Arcadia | Executive Furnished Apartments

Corporate Stays Arcadia | Executive Furnished Apartments

4 out of 5
Calle rio mar Panama City Panamá Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Avenida ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (419 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Corporate Stays Arcadia | Executive Furnished Apartments
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
Calle Eusebio A. Morales y Calle 55 Panama City Panama
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (596 reviews)
"The location was in close proximity to most places of interest, getting a taxi to and fro was easy since one pases every 30 seconds, the breakfast was a lot and very enjoyable. I will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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