Title: Visit Panama Canal Zone: Best of Panama Canal Zone Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Panama Canal Zone](https://expedia.com/Panama-Canal-Zone-Hotels.d6222968.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Panama Canal Zone](https://expedia.com/Panama-Canal-Zone-Vacation-Rentals.d6222968.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Panama Canal Zone](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Panama-Canal-Zone.d6222968.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Panama Canal Zone](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Panama-Canal-Zone.d6222968.Car-Rental-Guide)[Panama Canal Zone Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Panama-Canal-Zone.d6222968.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Panama Canal Zone ## Travel Guide ![Bridge of the Americas (Puente de las Americas). Once known as Thatcher Ferry Bridge, near an industrial shipping zone in Panama close to the the Panama Canal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222968/aede24d1-6c8c-4c32-bb99-a45f034916ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_2b27d970-4c67-4772-a9ee-b3a72c8e1c72_raw](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222968/39ce6d2b-8d2b-450a-ae23-c66141215f6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_ed5aeea4-96cd-42e7-815a-86e4f7036173_raw](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222968/79d7353a-fd97-4572-8275-2bc082528946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_BU000512](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222968/089e46e9-cc78-4d6b-b43a-af08a95dd797.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panama Canal Zone](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024083/8bf71600-226a-4a20-b277-bfebc4783659.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Panama Canal Zone Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Panama Canal Zone ![Balboa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2897/ff40b725-fbdf-4c2e-9a0d-e4ca6c9f3a2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Balboa The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Balboa. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón, a few notable attractions nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Panama-City-Balboa.dx6323179) ![Beautiful aerial view of the Beautiful aerial view of the Panama Channel on the Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829297886230487040/f369fa93-5766-4cf5-866c-bfa1cf04f904.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio Sur If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Colon-Barrio-Sur.dx829297886230487040) ![Cristobal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024083/8bf71600-226a-4a20-b277-bfebc4783659.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cristobal Travelers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Colon-Cristobal.dx6024083) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gatun The museums and monuments are just a few features travelers like about Gatun. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Canal Expansion Observation Center and Gatún Dam are a few top places to visit. [](https://expedia.com/Colon-Gatun.dx6025905) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Coco Solo If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Coco-Solo.dx553248635974899440) ![Barcelona Christopher Columbus monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829297880595460096/89637f4a-c300-40a8-906c-431bcafa7516.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio Norte While visiting Barrio Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Limon Bay and Monument to Christopher Columbus. [](https://expedia.com/Colon-Barrio-Norte.dx829297880595460096) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Panama-Canal-Zone.dx6222968.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Panama Canal Zone Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Panama Canal Zone ![Marriott Panama Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6100000/6099300/6099287/d26cb29b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marriott Panama Hotel Roosevelt Ave., Allbrook Mall Panama City Panama $161 nightly $177 total Apr 10 - Apr 11 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Great location, friendly staff, clean place Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F11%2F2026&selected=6099287&PinnedHotelID=6099287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6222968) ![Radisson Hotel Panama Canal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/809200/809149/fe3d7092_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Hotel Panama Canal Amador Avenue & Van Hook Street Panama City Panama $75 nightly $82 total Apr 8 - Apr 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews) Good hotel, great pool, great location, full breakfast. Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=809149&PinnedHotelID=809149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6222968) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Panama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3910000/3900400/3900395/6f5f0f4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama $147 nightly $162 total Apr 27 - Apr 28 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! (5,175 reviews) Breakfast was great! Staff was friendly and room was clean. Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F27%2F2026&endDate=4%2F28%2F2026&selected=3900395&PinnedHotelID=3900395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6222968) [See all 1,625 properties in Panama Canal Zone](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026®ionId=6222968) 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. ![La Palma Aparta Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122150000/122140800/122140766/bbe5d86c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Palma Aparta Suite Amador Downtown Panama City Panamá Province Stay at this apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Amador Causeway and Cinta Costera are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (7 reviews) Me encantó muy organizado, muy limpio, las personas que trabajan en este hotel son muy amables volvería sin duda muchas gracias Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Panama-City-Hotels-La-Palma-Aparta-Suite.h122140766.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury Beachfront Condo in Playa Bonita, Panama City's best accommodation option](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24274400/24274341/6ee7c11d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury Beachfront Condo in Playa Bonita, Panama City's best accommodation option Panama City Panama Book a stay at this beach condo in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Amador Causeway and Albrook Shopping ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews) The condo was comfortable furnished and had a nice view of the beach. To access the beach it is necessary to buy a pass from the adjacent club. It is very shallow and not really suitable for swimming. The heavy traffic across the bridge of the Americas made each visit to Panama City a time consuming ... Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Panama-City-Hotels-Luxury-Beach-Front-Apartment-In-Playa-Bonita.h24274341.Hotel-Information) ![Oasis with pool near panama canal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92990000/92983200/92983185/7f976ae3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oasis with pool near panama canal Panamá Provincia de Panamá Stay at this vacation home in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews) Very responsive hosts and great stay overall! 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[](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) #### Miraflores Locks 4.5/5(796 reviews) After visiting Miraflores Locks, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ancon. Stroll along the seaside in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Miraflores-Locks-Panama-City.d6078505.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Panama Canal Zone ![default](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2897/9a0fe9cb-10b8-4a85-b416-4677f1455ea0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### 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/6025059/97ff43ac-1acd-430b-9f47-7dcfb6cb44b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gamboa ![Calzada de Amador, Panamá](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053186/0836af50-154a-4090-9d41-fed819e9b4ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Playa Bonita Village - Cities near Panama Canal Zone - Places of interest [Panama City](https://expedia.com/Panama-City.dx2897)[Colon](https://expedia.com/Colon.dx601867)[Gamboa](https://expedia.com/Gamboa.dx6025059)[Playa Bonita Village](https://expedia.com/Playa-Bonita-Village.dx6053186)[Paraiso](https://expedia.com/Paraiso.dx6127042)[Fort Sherman](https://expedia.com/Fort-Sherman.dx6223313)[Veracruz](https://expedia.com/Veracruz.dx6360124)[Sabanitas](https://expedia.com/Sabanitas.dx3000437347)[Cativa](https://expedia.com/Cativa.dx553248623142874455)[Rousseau](https://expedia.com/Rousseau.dx553248623282272650)[Santa Clara](https://expedia.com/Santa-Clara.dx553248623287315690)[Ancon](https://expedia.com/Ancon.dx553248635921431980)[Arraijan](https://expedia.com/Arraijan.dx553248635974515960)[Nueva Providencia](https://expedia.com/Nueva-Providencia.dx829297903427137536)[Limón](https://expedia.com/Limon.dx829297944220938240)[Buena Vista](https://expedia.com/Buena-Vista.dx829297953834291200) - [Albrook Shopping Mall ](https://expedia.com/Albrook-Shopping-Mall-Panama-City.d6159851.Vacation-Attraction) - [Colon Free Zone ](https://expedia.com/Colon-Free-Zone-Barrio-Sur.d6078503.Vacation-Attraction) - [Colon 2000 ](https://expedia.com/Colon-2000-Barrio-Sur.d6286212.Vacation-Attraction) - [Farfan Beach ](https://expedia.com/Veracruz-Beach-Panama-Oeste-Province.d553248621562725884.Vacation-Attraction) - [Miraflores Locks ](https://expedia.com/Miraflores-Locks-Panama-City.d6078505.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gamboa Rainforest Resort ](https://expedia.com/Gamboa-Rainforest-Resort-Colon.d6078513.Vacation-Attraction) - [Panama Canal Railway ](https://expedia.com/Panama-Canal-Railway-Panama-City.d553248621532619522.Vacation-Attraction) - [Amador Convention Center ](https://expedia.com/Amador-Convention-Center-Amador.d553248635976809818.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bridge of the Americas ](https://expedia.com/Bridge-Of-The-Americas-Arraijan.d6078487.Vacation-Attraction) - [Summit Botanical Gardens & Zoo ](https://expedia.com/Summit-Botanical-Gardens-Zoo-Panama-City.d553248621532964841.Vacation-Attraction) - [Flag of Cerro Ancón ](https://expedia.com/Flag-Of-Cerro-Ancon-Panama-City.d553248635961262844.Vacation-Attraction) - [Culebra Cut ](https://expedia.com/Culebra-Cut-Santa-Clara.d6078511.Vacation-Attraction) - [Canopy Tower ](https://expedia.com/Canopy-Tower-Panama-City.d553248621532964845.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ancon Hill ](https://expedia.com/Ancon-Hill-Panama-City.d6286129.Vacation-Attraction) - [Canal Expansion Observation Center ](https://expedia.com/Canal-Expansion-Observation-Center-Colon.d553248621532964855.Vacation-Attraction) - [Maracana Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Maracana-Stadium-El-Chorrillo.d553248621562725885.Vacation-Attraction) - [Limon Bay ](https://expedia.com/Limon-Bay-Colon.d6035251.Vacation-Attraction) - [Centenario Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Centenario-Bridge-Panama-City.d6078507.Vacation-Attraction) - [Galeta Island Marine Education Center ](https://expedia.com/Galeta-Island-Marine-Education-Center-Colon.d6253111.Vacation-Attraction) - [Corozal American Cemetery and Memorial ](https://expedia.com/Corozal-American-Cemetery-And-Memorial-Panama-City.d553248621562725891.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gatun Locks ](https://expedia.com/Gatun-Locks-Colon.d6078509.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pedro Miguel Locks ](https://expedia.com/Pedro-Miguel-Locks-Panama-City.d553248621532964842.Vacation-Attraction) - [Monument to Christopher Columbus ](https://expedia.com/Monument-To-Christopher-Columbus-Barrio-Norte.d6286215.Vacation-Attraction) - [November 5 Park ](https://expedia.com/November-5-Park-Barrio-Norte.d653899925844733952.Vacation-Attraction) - [Marine Exhibition Center Smithsonian Institute Panama ](https://expedia.com/Marine-Exhibition-Center-Smithsonian-Institute-Panama-Amador.d6159871.Vacation-Attraction) - [Juventud Park ](https://expedia.com/Juventud-Park-Barrio-Norte.d653900748409483264.Vacation-Attraction) - [Panama Audubon Society ](https://expedia.com/Panama-Audubon-Society-Panama-City.d553248621532963265.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gatún Dam ](https://expedia.com/Gatun-Dam-Colon.d553248621532964854.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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