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.
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.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay 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.
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
"The front desk staff was friendly and very helpful."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
"Lovely hotel. Really enjoyed my stay."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Arcadia Condo Suites
Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre
"Staff and property was excellent."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Boutique Apartments Panama
"The apartment and the views were beautiful. The apartment was clean and modern. What was most helpful and made this is 5-star experience was the property manager, Aurys, who stayed in contact by text the whole time and responded to my inquiries before arriving at the property and did her absolutely ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 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 Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at Colon Free Zone.
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 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.
Canal Expansion Observation Center
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Canal Expansion Observation Center in Colon. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Chagres River Aventure with The Embera (2 pax min)
