Gatun Travel Guide
Colon
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 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.
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 Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at Colon Free Zone.
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 Gatun
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Truly fantastic
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
Staff and rooms were things among others that impressed me
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Yes.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hotel Andros
Camera grande e pulita, con letto grande e molto comodo. Bagno grande con vasca da bagno tipo idromassaggio, anche se avrei preferito la doccia. Abbiamo avuto un problema nella camera di perdita d'acqua dal lavandino ma ci hanno subito cambiato camera. L'hotel si trova nel centro di Colon dove tutto ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Excelente lugar gente amable cordial, lo único no cuentan con estacionamiento ni restaurante
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
New Washington Hotel
Great room, helpful staff, wonderful view and amenities.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gatun
Cristobal
Travellers 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.
Barrio Norte
If you're spending some time in Barrio Norte, Limon Bay and Monument to Christopher Columbus 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.
