Panama Canal Zone Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bridge of the Americas  (Puente de las Americas).  Once known as Thatcher Ferry Bridge, near an industrial shipping zone in Panama close to the the Panama Canal.
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Panama Canal Zone

Where to stay in Panama Canal Zone

Balboa

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.

Balboa
Beautiful aerial view of the Beautiful aerial view of the Panama Channel on the Sunset

Barrio Sur

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

Barrio Sur
Cristobal

Cristobal

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

Cristobal
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Coco Solo

If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Coco Solo
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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.

Gatun
Barcelona Christopher Columbus monument

Barrio Norte

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

Barrio Norte
Radisson Hotel Panama Canal

Radisson Hotel Panama Canal

4.5 out of 5
Amador Avenue & Van Hook Street Panama City Panama
The price is AU$120 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$120
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
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

Radisson Hotel Panama Canal
Marriott Panama Hotel

Marriott Panama Hotel

4 out of 5
Roosevelt Ave., Allbrook Mall Panama City Panama
The price is AU$234 per night from 23 May to 24 May
AU$234
23 May - 24 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
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

Marriott Panama Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
The price is AU$212 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$212
10 May - 11 May
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! (5,342 reviews)
Everything was good!

Reviewed on 22 Apr 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.
Luxury Beachfront Condo in Playa Bonita, Panama City's best accommodation option

Luxury Beachfront Condo in Playa Bonita, Panama City's best accommodation option

Panama City Panama
Stay at this beach condo in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Amador Causeway are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
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

Luxury Beachfront Condo in Playa Bonita, Panama City's best accommodation option
La Palma Experience

La Palma Experience

3 out of 5
Amador Downtown Panama City Panamá Province
Stay at this apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Amador Causeway ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
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

La Palma Experience
Oasis with pool near panama canal

Oasis with pool near panama canal

Panamá Provincia de Panamá
Stay at this holiday home in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and El Dorado Mall are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
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

Oasis with pool near panama canal
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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