Gatún Dam Tours

See how human beings and nature interact at Gatún Dam. Whether you're intrigued by how it all works or simply want to enjoy the lovely natural landscape, this dam makes for a memorable excursion.

This man-made water barrier is on the to-do lists of many travelers to Colon. But Gatún Dam isn't the only highlight in the area. Canal Expansion Observation Center, Centro El Tucán, and Parque Nacional San Lorenzo are some other interesting sights close by.

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Villa Botero By Casa Mojito B&B

Villa Botero By Casa Mojito B&B

3 out of 5
per person
Sep 25 - Sep 28
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Roundtrip flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Panama City (PTY)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Host was excellent. Great communication and very helpful. The rooms were nice and great value.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

The Sands by Wynwood House

The Sands by Wynwood House

2 out of 5
Calidonia
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per person
Sep 19 - Sep 24
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Panama City (PTY)
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NAYARA Bocas del Toro

NAYARA Bocas del Toro

4 out of 5
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Aug 30 - Sep 5
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Panama City (PTY)
10/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Very quiet and isolated, Far from the maddening crowd. Fantastic service, great food.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2025

Popular places to visit

#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

Limon Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Limon Bay during your travels in Colon. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Limon Bay
Fort San Lorenzo

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

Gatun Locks

You can find out about the history of Colon when you stop by Gatun Locks. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Gatun Locks

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

Fantastic Casino Colon Calle 13

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Fantastic Casino Colon Calle 13 during your visit to Colon?

Fantastic Casino Colon Calle 13

Colon Free Zone

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

Colon Free Zone

Best Lodging Options Near Gatún Dam

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

3 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked, Colon, Colon
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino

Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino

4 out of 5
Paseo Gorgas, Calle 13, Colon, Colon
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
Hotel Andros

Hotel Andros

3 out of 5
Ave. Herrera, entre Calles 9 y 10, Colon, Colon
Hotel Andros
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial

La Cubana Hotel & Residencial

2.5 out of 5
Calle 11 y Avenida Bolivar, Colon, Panama
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Melia Panama Canal

Melia Panama Canal

4 out of 5
Residencial El Espinar Colon, Colon, Colon
Melia Panama Canal
Hotel Sotelo

Hotel Sotelo

3 out of 5
Calle 11, Ave. Amador, Colon, Panama
Hotel Sotelo
Sand Diamond Hotel

Sand Diamond Hotel

2 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked, Ciudad, de Colon, Colon, Colón
Sand Diamond Hotel
Hotel Internacional de Colón

Hotel Internacional de Colón

2.5 out of 5
Calle 11 con Avenida Bolivar, Colon, Colón Province
Hotel Internacional de Colón
New Washington Hotel

New Washington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Calle 1a Avenida Bolivar, Colon, Colon
New Washington Hotel
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