Colon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic stone fortress with a central dome and surrounding walls.
A tropical island landscape with lush greenery and clear blue waters.
An aerial view of a coastal area with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and dense green forest.
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Colon

Find the best Colon areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Barrio Norte

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

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.

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 out of 5
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5 Colon Colon
The price is NZ$293 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$293
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

3 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked Colon Colon
The price is NZ$190 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$190
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Colon 2000 and Colon Free Zone are located ...
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 NZ$267 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$267
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (5,962 reviews)
"I recently stayed at Riu Plaza Panama, and overall the experience was good, the hotel itself is comfortable, well located, and the general service met expectations. However, I had a very frustrating issue with the laundry service. I sent my clothes to be checked for pricing and was told I would receive ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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! (25 reviews)
"La maison est magnifique. L’aire de vie, la cuisine et la chambre des maîtres"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

BirdHouse@Gamboa, Panama Canal
Corporate Stays Arcadia | Executive Furnished Apartments

Corporate Stays Arcadia | Executive Furnished Apartments

4 out of 5
Calle rio mar Panama City Panamá Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Panama Viejo and Multiplaza Pacific ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (383 reviews)
"Arcadia is an outstanding place! The only reason I’m not giving it five stars is that the building needs some maintenance, and some of the air conditioning units weren’t working properly. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Corporate Stays Arcadia | Executive Furnished Apartments
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. ...
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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