Gatun
Colon
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Colon Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Colon Free Zone.
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.
Galeta Island Marine Education Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Galeta Island Marine Education Center during your trip to Colon. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Gatun Hotel Deals
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 April 2026
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
More english speaking restaurant staff needed.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Very limited - only had 1 bath towel and no hand towel or wash cloth? Not real clean and a few bugs. Staff did not speak English so that was a challenge. Location did make it easy to walk to stuff. Ok for price
Reviewed on 25 April 2026
New Washington Hotel
It looks pretty from the outside but it’s all superficial. The rooms are typical basic Latam rooms. There were only two outlets in the room and none near the beds.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Sotelo
Other neighborhoods around Gatun
Cristobal
Travelers 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.
Barrio Norte
While visiting Barrio Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Monument to Christopher Columbus and Limon Bay.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
