Barrio Norte Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barrio Norte
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.
November 5 Park
November 5 Park is just one of the places to see in Colon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Monument to Christopher Columbus
You can learn about the history of Colon with a stop at Monument to Christopher Columbus. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Juventud Park
Explore the great outdoors at Juventud Park, a lovely green space in Colon.
Colon Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at Colon Free Zone.
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.
Activities
Exploring the Two Oceans Old and New Canal Locks Private Tour
Shopping in the Biggest duty free zone of Las Americas in a day
Panama Canal Tour: New Locks Agua Clara, Gatun & Atlantic Bridge
Colon City tour: Exploring Caribbean roots, food and Afro culture
Emberá Overnight: Live, Sleep & Explore with an Indigenous Tribe
Colon Shore Excursion: Canal, Forts & Local Culture Private tour
Our pick of the best Barrio Norte Hotel Deals
New Washington Hotel
"This hotel was better than I expected. We stopped there on the way to a Royal Caribbean cruise and was very happy with the hotel. No phone in the room, but WiFi, TV, hot and cold water, nice Aircon, nice bed, no usb outlets so bring your own charger, there are regular two prong outlets. If you are ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel Meryland
"They never gave us a room. I need my refund"
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Radisson Colon 2000 Hotel & Casino at Cruise Port & Duty Free Mall
"The hotel is ok but rooms smell humid"
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
"Very limited - only had 1 bath towel and no hand towel or wash cloth? Not real clean and a few bugs. Staff did not speak English so that was a challenge. Location did make it easy to walk to stuff. Ok for price"
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hotel Sotelo
Our guide on where to stay in Barrio Norte
Barrio Sur
If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.
Cristobal
Travellers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.
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.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
