Colon

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Protected nature surrounding Gatun Lake, a freshwater artificial lake to the south of Colón, Panama. It forms a major part of the Panama Canal
Protected nature surrounding Gatun Lake, a freshwater artificial lake to the south of Colón, Panama. It forms a major part of the Panama Canal
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Gutan locks on the Caribbean Sea side of the Panama Canal.
Locking through at the Panama Canal.

Where to stay in Colon

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
#Panama #Canal 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

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

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Gatun

The museums and monuments are just a few features travelers like about Gatun. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Gatun Locks and Canal Expansion Observation Center are a few top places to visit.

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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
Barcelona Christopher Columbus monument

Barrio Norte

While visiting Barrio Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Monument to Christopher Columbus and Limon Bay.

Barrio Norte
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 out of 5
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5 Colon Colon
The price is SAR 542 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
SAR 542
SAR 599 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (691 reviews)
Unique property with beautiful nature surrounding it. Staff are attentive and friendly and the Hotel has access to a lot of very unique activities. Good food as well.

Reviewed on 4 February 2026

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
The price is SAR 495 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
SAR 495
SAR 544 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,933 reviews)
Everything was great, the food, room amenities and location

Reviewed on 8 February 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
Via Espana 111 Panama City Panama
The price is SAR 456 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
SAR 456
SAR 501 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
All fantastic. We return year after year

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
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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 WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Avenida Balboa ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (204 reviews)
The room was very clean!

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Arcadia Condo Suites
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
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (507 reviews)
Convenient, clean, friendly staff and helpful with excursions

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
Boutique Apartments Panama

Boutique Apartments Panama

3.5 out of 5
Av. 5a B. Sur Panama City Panama
Stay at this apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida Balboa ...
7.4/10 Good! (247 reviews)
The room was clean and had a very good view of the city which we loved. The pool was fantastic we love every moment of visiting the pool and rec areas. The area is very secure there are several small stores that provide almost everything one would need upon returning the apartment. This can be accomplished ...

Reviewed on 4 February 2026

Boutique Apartments Panama
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Popular places to visit

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Fort San Lorenzo

You can learn about the history of Colon with a stop at Fort San Lorenzo. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Fort San Lorenzo

Colon Free Zone

During your trip to Colon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Colon Free Zone.

Colon Free Zone

Colon 2000

During your visit to Colon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Colon 2000. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Colon 2000

Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Explore the great outdoors at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, a lovely green space in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Panama Rainforest Discovery Center

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Panama Rainforest Discovery Center in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Panama Rainforest Discovery Center

Canal Expansion Observation Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Canal Expansion Observation Center during your trip to Colon. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Canal Expansion Observation Center

Reviews of Colon

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5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 13%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 31%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 22%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

On the upgrade. Improving all the time.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good area for business

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Colon is awful, you have been warned. We stayed there before a cruise, please don't.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

No es una ciudad muy bonita. Se respira inseguridad en todas sus calles.

4/5 - Good

Yogesh

Nice place of business

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Colon is ok. Good and bad part like everywhere else. The people seems.