Title: Visit Rio Gatun: 2026 Travel Guide for Rio Gatun, Limón | Expedia.com

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# Rio Gatun

## Travel Guide

![Fascinating encounter with a baby sloth - an image I was anticipating ever since I left home. 
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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5 Colon Colon

$161 nightly

$177 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

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! (717 reviews)

Clean room, but noisy AC .

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino

Paseo Gorgas, Calle 13 Colon Colon

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$109 nightly

$120 total

Mar 20 - Mar 21

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Colon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (876 reviews)

Mold in bathrooms, Shower not cleaned, had someone hair in the shower. No frig, door frame in bathroom is rotted.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

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SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked Colon Colon

$119 nightly

$131 total

Mar 14 - Mar 15

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Colon Free Zone and Colón Art and ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (238 reviews)

Clean and nice good breakfast and very friendly people!

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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4-bedroom apartment Ocean & Marina View, in Playa Escondida Marina & Resort

 Maria Chiquita Colón Province

Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Maria Chiquita. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Safarick's ...

10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)

Absolutely amazing!!The property is exactly as advertised. Very spacious condo, very clean and it was equipped with everything we needed.The beach and resort are perfect for a family vacation.The host was fantastic! Very friendly, and made the communication process very easy! My family and I had ...

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BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT IN FRONT OF THE SEA

 Portobelo Provincia de Colón

Book a stay at this beach apartment in Portobelo. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions San Felipe Church and Real Aduana de Portobelo ...

8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)

All of it! Gabriel is a marvelous host; absolutely above and beyond. The house is lovely, very unique, and the location, right on the water, superb. We'll be back!

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

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Piscina Mar en el Paraíso Caribe

 Maria Chiquita Colón Province

Stay at this apartment in Maria Chiquita. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Safarick's Zoo and Playa La Angosta ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)

Staff, especially William, was helpful. The elevator did not work for a couple of days and 8th floor was a bit of a walk. The driveway access is in a really poor condition. The room was just fine.

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

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## Cities near Rio Gatun

![Fascinating encounter with a baby sloth - an image I was anticipating ever since I left home. 
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### Puerto Pilón

![Although visiting a local community turned out to come very close to a scam in my eyes, I did enjoy meeting their toucan pets and even spotting these #colorful birds along Gatun River, in the wild.
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### Limón

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