Panama Canal Zone Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Panama Canal Zone
Balboa
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Balboa. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón are a few top places to visit.
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, Limon Bay and Monument to Christopher Columbus are top sights worth seeing.
Radisson Hotel Panama Canal
The staff at the hotel was not accommodating at all. When advised on issues with the room, there was no response until we had to make a number of calls. The room was not cleaned properly causing us to have to call guest services repeatedly. There were delays in someone even answering the phone. The ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Marriott Panama Hotel
The room was cleaned on schedule daily, the staff wee friendly and helpful despite the language barrier. This location is great for shopping as it is located on the mall. I will return.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
This probably one of the best hotels I stayed in when I was in Panama. Definitely highly recommend this place to stay at if you ever visit Panama.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Luxury Beachfront Condo in Playa Bonita, Panama City's best accommodation option
The condo was comfortable furnished and had a nice view of the beach. To access the beach it is necessary to buy a pass from the adjacent club. It is very shallow and not really suitable for swimming. The heavy traffic across the bridge of the Americas made each visit to Panama City a time consuming ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
La Palma Experience
Me encantó muy organizado, muy limpio, las personas que trabajan en este hotel son muy amables volvería sin duda muchas gracias
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Oasis with pool near panama canal
Very comfortable and safe home to stay in for a week while we toured around. The location worked well for getting places in a rental car as it is not in the city centre so you are less likely to get stuck in traffic.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
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Popular places to visit
Bridge of the Americas
You can learn about the history of Arraijan when you stop by Bridge of the Americas. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Ancon Hill
Explore the great outdoors at Ancon Hill, a lovely green space in Ancon. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Albrook Shopping Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Albrook Shopping Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Ancon. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch 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.
