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.
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.
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
Panama Canal and Fort San Lorenzo Tour from Colón
Colon City tour: Exploring Caribbean roots, food and Afro culture
From Colon Cruise Termi: 3 Caribbean Island & Portobelo Fort
Our pick of the best Barrio Norte Hotel Deals
New Washington Hotel
"The young lady working as the cook/outside-inside service personnel near the pool has a excellent work attitude and personality when interacting with guests."
Reviewed on 13 June 2026
Hotel Meryland
"They never gave us a room. I need my refund"
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 13 June 2026
Radisson Colon 2000 Hotel & Casino at Cruise Port & Duty Free Mall
"Rooms did not smell clean and fresh, linen did not appear clean and had hair and hair particles on them and some lights did not work. Water in shower not running freely and some rooms had one bottle of water and some had none. With two guests per room we expected two bottles of water in each ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
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.
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.
