Colon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Colon

Find the best Colon areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Barrio Sur

If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.

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Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Open Photo by Sérgio Veludo

Cristobal

Travellers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.

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Barrio Norte

If you're spending some time in Barrio Norte, Monument to Christopher Columbus and Juventud Park 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

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.

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 out of 5
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5 Colon Colon
The price is 3.759.093 ₫ per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
3.759.093 ₫
4.135.002 ₫ total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (796 reviews)
"Breathtaking views, beautiful architecture, and a stunning lobby make this a very welcoming place to stay. I was truly impressed by the appearance of the hotel—it is elegant, beautifully designed, and blends perfectly with the surrounding rainforest. The room was clean and comfortable, and the restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

3 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked Colon Colon
The price is 2.758.245 ₫ per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
2.758.245 ₫
3.034.070 ₫ total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Colon Free Zone and Colón Art and Culture ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (286 reviews)
"The room was dusty, shower was broken and the corridors were very dark and spooky on the 14th floor."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
The price is 3.466.149 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
3.466.149 ₫
3.812.764 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,780 reviews)
"Breakfast was amazing and the pool and area was clean."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
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Corporate Stays Arcadia | Executive Furnished Apartments

Corporate Stays Arcadia | Executive Furnished Apartments

4 out of 5
Calle rio mar Panama City Panamá Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Panama Viejo and Multiplaza Pacific Mall are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (338 reviews)
"My wife and I stayed here for five days in late June 2026, and overall we had a great experience. The building and apartment are modern, clean, and spacious. The location is excellent, with grocery stores, restaurants, shops, and the mall all nearby. The lobby smells so good you'll probably wish ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Corporate Stays Arcadia | Executive Furnished Apartments
Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre

Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre

4 out of 5
Calle Colombia Y Ave.,3ra A Sur, Bella V Panama City Panama
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
Calle Eusebio A. Morales y Calle 55 Panama City Panama
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
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Stay near popular Colon attractions

Fort San Lorenzo

8.4/10 (36 reviews)
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.
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Cities near Colon

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Panama City

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Fort Sherman

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Santa Clara

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