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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.
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 Gatun Locks are a few top places to visit.
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
$140 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
$156 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25
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! (683 reviews)
The Gamboa is in a wonderful location where you cannot help but spot caiman, sloths, monkeys and last, but not least, an incredibly diverse range of birds. Combine this with all you might need for friendly staff in their scenic bar and restaurants and you have something to treasure.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
$138 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$151 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
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! (4,877 reviews)
I loved the pool bar and breakfast was great. The customer service was top tier and the people were so kind. I even booked an extra night there last minute because I love it to much. Riu keep up the good work!
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Waldorf Astoria Panama
47th St. & Uruguay Street Panama City Panama
$221 nightly
The price is $243 total per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
$243 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
awesome location, great staff
Reviewed on Jan 12, 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! (198 reviews)
Modern, well equpped property.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
Calle Eusebio A. Morales y Calle 55 Panama City Panama
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (494 reviews)
Great staff
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
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! (233 reviews)
The room was clean. Staff was good. Good location
Reviewed on Jan 13, 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
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 Free Zone
3.5/5(25 reviews)
During your trip to Colon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Colon Free Zone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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- Gatún Dam
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- November 5 Park
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- Albrook Shopping Mall
- Multiplaza Pacific Mall
- Amador Causeway
- Avenida Balboa
- Cinta Costera
- Via Espana
- El Dorado Mall
- Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina
- Veracruz Beach
- Miraflores Locks
- Panama Viejo
- Uruguay Street
- Calle 50
- Los Pueblos Commercial Center
- Metromall Panama
- Iglesia del Carmen
- ATLAPA Conventions Center
