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Colon
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Where to stay in Colon
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.
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.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio Norte
While visiting Barrio Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Limon Bay and Monument to Christopher Columbus.
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5 Colon Colon
$134 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
$150 total
Jan 10 - Jan 11
Total with taxes and 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! (678 reviews)
Truly fantastic
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
$122 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$135 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and 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! (4,808 reviews)
Nice room and accommodations
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Megapolis Hotel Panamá
Avenida Balboa Panama City
$212 nightly
The price is $233 total per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
$233 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,351 reviews)
El hotel nos brindó una excelente atención.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
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.
Arcadia Condo Suites
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! (183 reviews)
The service (people) were friendly and helpful! The accommodations were spacious and clean! I would recommend
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Casco View Apartments
C. 16 Oeste Panama City Provincia de Panamá
Stay at this condo in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Cinta Costera are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews)
Nice roomy place !
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Boutique Apartments Panama
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (230 reviews)
Very good value for a safe and centric location.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
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.
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Colon Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Colon Free Zone.
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.
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.
Things to do
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7 Hours Monkey Island and Nature Walk at Soberania National Park
$120
per adult
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
$75
per adult
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
$140
per adult
Reviews of Colon
3.1
Guest rating
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.
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- Monument to Christopher Columbus
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- Amador Causeway
- Cinta Costera
- Avenida Balboa
- Via Espana
- El Dorado Mall
- Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
- Veracruz Beach
- Panama Viejo
- Miraflores Locks
- Uruguay Street
- Calle 50
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- Iglesia del Carmen
- Los Pueblos Commercial Center
- Panama Canal Railway