Panama Canal Zone Travel Guide

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Bridge of the Americas  (Puente de las Americas).  Once known as Thatcher Ferry Bridge, near an industrial shipping zone in Panama close to the the Panama Canal.
Bridge of the Americas  (Puente de las Americas).  Once known as Thatcher Ferry Bridge, near an industrial shipping zone in Panama close to the the Panama Canal.
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Where to stay in Panama Canal Zone

The buses of Panama.

Balboa

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Balboa. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón are a few top places to visit.

Balboa
Beautiful aerial view of the Beautiful aerial view of the Panama Channel on the Sunset

Barrio Sur

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

Barrio Sur
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Gatun locks
Por volta das 6 da manhã já tínhamos passado o quebra-mar que antecede as Gatun locks. Depois da passagem de alguns navios foi a nossa vez de sermos elevados 26 metros em 3 etapas até ao Gatun Lake. Atravessamos o lago, o Culebra Cut (Canal aberto nas rochas e em forma de cobra com 12,6 Km de comprimento), a Centenial Bridge e chegamos a Pedro Miguel Locks, que tem apenas uma câmera. Aqui descemos 9 metros para o Miraflores Lake. Lago pequeno e logo chegamos às Miraflores Locks. São compostas de 2 câmeras que nos descem até ao nível do Pacífico. Estes locks têm as gates mais altas devido às diferenças entre as marés do Pacífico. Atravessados estes locks chegamos ao Pacífico. Passamos ainda por baixo da ponte das Américas, que é parte da rodovia Pan-americana, que liga o sul da América do sul com o Alasca na América do norte. A travessia toda durou em torno de 9 horas. Durante a travessia os navios são auxiliados por pares de locomotivas. Dependendo do tamanho do navio, podem ser usadas até 8 locomotivas. A água que enche as câmeras, vem do Gatun Lake e são usados 197 milhões de litros de água para cada travessia. Por isso é de suma importância a conservação da floresta tropical em torno do lago. As dimensões máximas permitidas para os navios é 32,31 m de largura, 294,13 m de comprimento e 12,04 m de calado.

Gatun locks
By 6am we had already passed the breakwater that precedes the Gatun locks. After the passage of some ships it was our turn to be lifted 26 meters in 3 steps to Gatun Lake. We cross the lake, the Culebra Cut

Cristobal

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

Cristobal
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Coco Solo

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

Coco Solo
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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.

Barrio Norte
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Gatun

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

Gatun
Marriott Panama Hotel

Marriott Panama Hotel

4 out of 5
Roosevelt Ave., Allbrook Mall Panama City Panama
The price is ฿5,010 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿5,010
฿5,511 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The room is comfortable & clean. Staff was helpful and courteous. Having the mall next door is invaluable!

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Marriott Panama Hotel
Radisson Hotel Panama Canal

Radisson Hotel Panama Canal

4.5 out of 5
Amador Avenue & Van Hook Street Panama City Panama
The price is ฿2,605 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
฿2,605
฿2,865 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Staff was extremely friendly. Hotel was generally clean. On Hotels.com it was stated there was an ATM on site, there wasn't. It was also stated there was Dry Cleaning available thru the hotel but off-site, there wasn't. They did have laundry service available at the hotel, but for a full load, it ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel Panama Canal
Mahogany Suites

Mahogany Suites

2 out of 5
El Tucan Street Rousseau Panamá
The price is ฿4,040 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
฿4,040
฿4,444 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Arraijan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a golf course and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Amador Causeway are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
Room was clean. Staff was courteous. Bed was too firm for me. Money was worth the stay. I'll be going back.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Mahogany 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.
La Palma Aparta Suite

La Palma Aparta Suite

2.5 out of 5
Amador Downtown Panama City Panamá Province
Stay at this apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Amador Causeway are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
Me encantó muy organizado, muy limpio, las personas que trabajan en este hotel son muy amables volvería sin duda muchas gracias

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

La Palma Aparta Suite
Arcadia Condo Suites

Arcadia Condo Suites

2.5 out of 5
Calle rio mar Panama City Panamá Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Avenida Balboa ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (212 reviews)
Suite was very spacious, nicely furnished, and well equipped. Room was quiet. Vews were spectacular. Appliances were all new and in top quality condition. I'd rate 4.5 out of 5 if I could, only because the master bathroom could have had more attention by property management before my occupancy but ...

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Arcadia Condo Suites
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 hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (685 reviews)
The room was clean, staff were friendly, pool and area was well kept. Bottled water and coffee supplies were not provided daily.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre
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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