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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.
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 Monument to Christopher Columbus and Limon Bay.
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.
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
$104 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$115 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (4,358 reviews)
"Lovely"
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
Sheraton Grand Panama
Via Israel And 77th Street, Panama City, Panama
$127 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$139 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (963 reviews)
"Relaxing but close by to everything"
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive
KM 7, Road to Veracruz, Veracruz, Panama
$272 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$272 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Veracruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice"
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025
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! (91 reviews)
"Perfect"
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025
Boutique Apartments Panama
Av. 5a B. Sur, Panama City, Panama
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida ...
7.6/10 Good! (169 reviews)
"everything was great"
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
Calle Eusebio A. Morales y Calle 55, Panama City, Panama
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (472 reviews)
"Areas are clean. They comes make your bed very day. Put clean towels and pick up trash."
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025
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
4/5(299 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.
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.
Colon 2000
3.5/5(10 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.
Colon Free Zone
3.5/5(25 reviews)
During your trip to Colon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Colon Free Zone.
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.
Gatun Locks
4/5(18 reviews)
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.
Things to do
Panama Canal Monkey & Wildlife Boat Safari
$70
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 Tour all included
$68
per adult
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Gatun Lake and Indian Village Tour from Panama City
$149
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Guided Jungle Adventure with Gatun Lake Cruise
$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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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- Amador Causeway
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- Via Espana
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- Veracruz Beach
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- Calle 50
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- Los Pueblos Commercial Center
- Uruguay Street
- Iglesia del Carmen
- ATLAPA Conventions Center