Title: Visit Gamboa: 2026 Travel Guide for Gamboa, Colon | Expedia.com

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# Gamboa

## Travel Guide

![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025059/97ff43ac-1acd-430b-9f47-7dcfb6cb44b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Toucan found in the Summit Park inToucan found in the Summit Park in Gamboa, Panama.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025059/daba2081-59be-464b-b772-18b15b2a859b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Gatun Gates. Canal do Panamá em dezembro de 2014](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024083/3d32466f-39b3-4876-8cfe-0951342c5f6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Jungle Land Adventures - you may choose to kayak, swim or go fishing after you spend some time exploring the rain forest for wild life!   www.panamaroadrunner.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025059/3ff2b781-8b5f-47d9-b855-27cf99e4c118.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Gamboa

Things to do

- Gamboa Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Gamboa

![Gamboa Rainforest Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438200/438135/c696a538_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5 Colon Colon

$152 nightly

$167 total

Apr 1 - Apr 2

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 ...

8/10 Very Good! (724 reviews)

A/c didn’t work in 2 rooms, front desk super hard to reach or react and solve problems very disappointed. Room was 81F at night no one could sleep

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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![Hotel Riu Plaza Panama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3910000/3900400/3900395/6f5f0f4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama

$157 nightly

$172 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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! (5,152 reviews)

the 15th floor had a little bad scent including my room it was uncomfortable for the first couple hours.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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![Sheraton Grand Panama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1200/1161/4e948961_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Sheraton Grand Panama

Via Israel And 77th Street Panama City Panama

$140 nightly

$153 total

Apr 3 - Apr 4

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa resort in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Breakfast was great , clean room and staff was nice

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (248 reviews)

The property was amazing but the communication with the host was very bad. None of the communication channels work. Luckily the building’s reception desk compensated and the apartment was very good.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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![Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4960000/4959000/4958983/b4d43ebd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre

Calle Colombia Y Ave.,3ra A Sur, Bella V Panama City Panama

Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (702 reviews)

The rooms were spacious. The housekeeping was good and attentive. Everything was fine.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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Casco View Apartments

C. 16 Oeste Panama City Provincia de Panamá

Book a stay at this business-friendly condo in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cinta Costera ...

9/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)

Quite disappointing. The most obvious reason for the poor review is the immediate area the property is in. I read negative reviews about this but didn’t quite get the full scope of what the neighbouring properties were like until we actually stayed there. When a property is in such a rough area, ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

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## Check Gamboa hotel availability

[Tonight

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[Tomorrow night

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[This weekend

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[Next weekend

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### Popular places to visit

![0_1436R-311289](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078501/1819d396-8cc4-4c61-b5d2-3aeb796868b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Fort San Lorenzo

4/5(5 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Fort-San-Lorenzo-Colon.d6078501.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Colon Free Zone

3.5/5(25 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.com/Colon-Free-Zone-Barrio-Sur.d6078503.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Colon 2000

3.5/5(11 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Colon-2000-Barrio-Sur.d6286212.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Gamboa Rainforest Resort

4/5(301 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Gamboa-Rainforest-Resort-Colon.d6078513.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Panama Rainforest Discovery Center

4/5(7 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Panama-Rainforest-Discovery-Center-Colon.d553248621562725888.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Canal Expansion Observation Center

4/5(1 review)

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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Canal-Expansion-Observation-Center-Colon.d553248621532964855.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47313144/f3dd1c31-b1f2-41ca-8793-3abcbc166e9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

$36

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/monkey-and-sloth-jungle-habitat-panama-tour.a47313144.activity-details)

![Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49729113/2390b408-dd55-4449-9630-4ba5634e9aeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Hike

$115

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-panama-canal-and-gatun-lake-with-rainforest-hike.a49729113.activity-details)

![Gatun Expedition Monkey island Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2525092/97489a97-48d6-4740-8676-ef643414c00e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Gatun Expedition Monkey island Tour

$50

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/gatun-expedition-monkey-island-tour.a2525092.activity-details)

![Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49476945/eb1513dd-c7ff-4b4f-97e9-802ebd97306a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour

$75

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/monkey-watch-and-gatun-lake-wildlife-safari-private-tour.a49476945.activity-details)

![Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48836629/6060fc91-5bbc-4dfa-ade9-724a1024df4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island

$140

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-tour-in-sloth-sanctuary-and-monkey-island.a48836629.activity-details)

![Embera Indigenous Village Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2525088/95ed369a-aba7-41f9-ab8c-c43e7085de18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Chagres River Aventure with The Embera

$65

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/chagres-river-aventure-with-the-embera.a2525088.activity-details)

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## Cities near Gamboa

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### Panama City

![Protected nature surrounding Gatun Lake, a freshwater artificial lake to the south of Colón, Panama. It forms a major part of the Panama Canal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601867/0f4b2986-19e2-41b5-93da-ec0bc70c4cc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Colon

![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623287315690/4fe3b50e-a6f6-406a-8784-202fa5ed50eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Santa Clara

![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635921431980/08f3117c-1641-4cbd-a4d6-07c2d5757057.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Ancon

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