Colon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A tropical island landscape with lush greenery and clear blue waters.
A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and dense green foliage.
A river winding through a lush green valley with hills in the background and a cloudy sky above.
A turquoise coastal area with dense green forest and a boat on the water.
A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, sandy shore, and dense green vegetation.

Our guide on where to stay in Colon

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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.

Cristobal

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

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.

Barrio Norte

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

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 out of 5
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5 Colon Colon
The price is AU$225 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$225
20 July - 21 July
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! (787 reviews)
"Friendly staff and beautiful location. Loved our room with a view of the river with a hammock. We especially enjoyed the aerial tram, monkeys, sloth and butterfly exhibits — the tropical landscape is magnificent. It is very hot and humid, be sure to swim and stay hydrated. Lots of memories made ..."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

3 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked Colon Colon
The price is AU$165 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$165
19 July - 20 July
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! (278 reviews)
"We booked this property based on location as we were leaving Colon for a cruise and it was perfect."

Reviewed on 15 July 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 AU$232 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$232
19 July - 20 July
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! (5,715 reviews)
"Place is very clean, the food was very good"

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
BirdHouse@Gamboa, Panama Canal

BirdHouse@Gamboa, Panama Canal

Gamboa Panama, Republic of Panama
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gamboa Rainforest Resort and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Such an amazing stay, from the house, to the surroundings and the owner. We used all the recommendations (Kamir is a great cook and wonderful person), went on a boat tour and enjoyed the Embera trip. It was our first time in the jungle and Gamboa was a great experience. Safe and friendly all ..."

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

BirdHouse@Gamboa, Panama Canal
Arcadia Condo Suites

Arcadia Condo Suites

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! (318 reviews)
"A great place to stay all around great"

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Arcadia Condo Suites
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (727 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, nice pool area"

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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