Cristobal Travel Guide
Colon





Visit Cristobal
Popular places to visit

Fort San Lorenzo
You can learn about the history of Colon when you stop by Fort San Lorenzo. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Colon Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at Colon Free Zone.
Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Explore the great outdoors at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, a lovely green space in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Colon 2000
During your visit to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at Colon 2000. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Canal Expansion Observation Center
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Canal Expansion Observation Center in Colon. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Panama Rainforest Discovery Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Panama Rainforest Discovery Center in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Cristobal

La Cubana Hotel & Residencial

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Radisson Colon 2000 Hotel & Casino at Cruise Port & Duty Free Mall
"Rooms did not smell clean and fresh, linen did not appear clean and had hair and hair particles on them and some lights did not work. Water in shower not running freely and some rooms had one bottle of water and some had none. With two guests per room we expected two bottles of water in each ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

New Washington Hotel
"The young lady working as the cook/outside-inside service personnel near the pool has a excellent work attitude and personality when interacting with guests."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Hotel Andros
"It close to the free zone and taxis r early and easy to get. Lovely"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Hotel Sotelo
Where to stay in Cristobal
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio Norte
If you're spending some time in Barrio Norte, Limon Bay and Monument to Christopher Columbus are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio Sur
If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.
Gatun
Gatun is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Canal Expansion Observation Center and Gatún Dam are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
