Colon

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Protected nature surrounding Gatun Lake, a freshwater artificial lake to the south of Colón, Panama. It forms a major part of the Panama Canal
Protected nature surrounding Gatun Lake, a freshwater artificial lake to the south of Colón, Panama. It forms a major part of the Panama Canal
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Gutan locks on the Caribbean Sea side of the Panama Canal.
Locking through at the Panama Canal.

Where to stay in Colon

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
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Gatun locks
Por volta das 6 da manhã já tínhamos passado o quebra-mar que antecede as Gatun locks. Depois da passagem de alguns navios foi a nossa vez de sermos elevados 26 metros em 3 etapas até ao Gatun Lake. Atravessamos o lago, o Culebra Cut (Canal aberto nas rochas e em forma de cobra com 12,6 Km de comprimento), a Centenial Bridge e chegamos a Pedro Miguel Locks, que tem apenas uma câmera. Aqui descemos 9 metros para o Miraflores Lake. Lago pequeno e logo chegamos às Miraflores Locks. São compostas de 2 câmeras que nos descem até ao nível do Pacífico. Estes locks têm as gates mais altas devido às diferenças entre as marés do Pacífico. Atravessados estes locks chegamos ao Pacífico. Passamos ainda por baixo da ponte das Américas, que é parte da rodovia Pan-americana, que liga o sul da América do sul com o Alasca na América do norte. A travessia toda durou em torno de 9 horas. Durante a travessia os navios são auxiliados por pares de locomotivas. Dependendo do tamanho do navio, podem ser usadas até 8 locomotivas. A água que enche as câmeras, vem do Gatun Lake e são usados 197 milhões de litros de água para cada travessia. Por isso é de suma importância a conservação da floresta tropical em torno do lago. As dimensões máximas permitidas para os navios é 32,31 m de largura, 294,13 m de comprimento e 12,04 m de calado.

Gatun locks
By 6am we had already passed the breakwater that precedes the Gatun locks. After the passage of some ships it was our turn to be lifted 26 meters in 3 steps to Gatun Lake. We cross the lake, the Culebra Cut

Cristobal

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

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Gatun

The museums and monuments are just a few features travelers like about Gatun. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Gatun Locks and Canal Expansion Observation Center are a few top places to visit.

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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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Barrio Norte

While visiting Barrio Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Monument to Christopher Columbus and Limon Bay.

Barrio Norte
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 out of 5
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5 Colon Colon
The price is NT$4,768 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
NT$4,768
NT$5,244 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (698 reviews)
Fabulous location. Timely service.

Reviewed on 2026/2/13

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
The price is NT$4,148 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
NT$4,148
NT$4,563 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,964 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on 2026/2/17

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
Via Espana 111 Panama City Panama
The price is NT$3,385 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
NT$3,385
NT$3,724 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
The room was cleaned every day, but the bathtub is very old and nasty because there's so much filth accumulated that it can't be removed no matter what they do Room service and front desk was outstanding and very patient I will book my next stay in Panamá right here

Reviewed on 2026/2/13

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
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.
Arcadia Condo Suites

Arcadia Condo Suites

2.5 out of 5
Calle rio mar Panama City Panamá Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Avenida Balboa ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (212 reviews)
Suite was very spacious, nicely furnished, and well equipped. Room was quiet. Vews were spectacular. Appliances were all new and in top quality condition. I'd rate 4.5 out of 5 if I could, only because the master bathroom could have had more attention by property management before my occupancy but ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/15

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
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (685 reviews)
The room was clean, staff were friendly, pool and area was well kept. Bottled water and coffee supplies were not provided daily.

Reviewed on 2026/2/17

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
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (509 reviews)
Convenient, clean, friendly staff and helpful with excursions

Reviewed on 2026/2/2

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
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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Reviews of Colon

3.1
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
4
5 - Excellent 13%
4 - Good
10
4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 31%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 22%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

On the upgrade. Improving all the time.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good area for business

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Colon is awful, you have been warned. We stayed there before a cruise, please don't.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

No es una ciudad muy bonita. Se respira inseguridad en todas sus calles.

4/5 - Good

Yogesh

Nice place of business

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Colon is ok. Good and bad part like everywhere else. The people seems.

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