What to do in Colón

Activities, attractions and tours

A white building with a red roof, labeled "Gatun Locks Panama Canal 1913."
A coastal archaeological site with ruins and a clear blue sea.
A cannon, a stone structure, and a body of water with boats.
A coastal ruin with a cannon, a small tower, and a clear blue sea with boats in the background.
A canal with a lock system, a large cargo ship, and a white building with "PANAMA CANAL" written on it.

Activities

Magnificent Gatun lake

Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour

NZ$132
per adult
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
Visit San Blas Paradise: Day Tour to 4 Islands with Lunch & Drink

Visit San Blas Paradise: Day Tour to 4 Islands with Lunch & Drink

NZ$146
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Visit San Blas Paradise: Day Tour to 4 Islands with Lunch & Drink
Tour Embera Indigenous Village and waterfall with lunch

Embera Indigenous Village & Waterfall Tour with Lunch

NZ$106
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Embera Indigenous Village & Waterfall Tour with Lunch
Tour to a waterfall and Embera village with lunch included

Tour to a waterfall and Embera village with lunch included

NZ$82
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tour to a waterfall and Embera village with lunch included
All included: Canal, Monkeys, Sloth Sanctuary, Butterfly Garden

All included: Canal, Monkeys, Sloth Sanctuary, Butterfly Garden

NZ$227
per adult
All included: Canal, Monkeys, Sloth Sanctuary, Butterfly Garden
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

NZ$53
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Full Rainforest Experience: Kayaks, Waterfall and Embera village

Full Rainforest Experience: Kayaks, Waterfall and Embera village

NZ$122
per adult
Full Rainforest Experience: Kayaks, Waterfall and Embera village
San Blas Islands: 4-Stop Day Tour from Panama City + Lunch

San Blas Islands: 4-Stop Day Tour from Panama City + Lunch

NZ$139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Blas Islands: 4-Stop Day Tour from Panama City + Lunch
Snorkeling on The Caribbean side of Panama

Snorkeling on The Caribbean side of Panama

NZ$229
per adult
Snorkeling on The Caribbean side of Panama
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Blanca Beach

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Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blanca Beach during your travels in Portobelo? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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Our guide on where to stay in Colón

Find the best Colón areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Barrio Norte

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

A large cargo ship docked at a port with multiple containers stacked on its deck.

Cristobal

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

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Barrio Sur

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

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.

 

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Day trip destinations from Colón

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Panama City

A river winding through a lush, green landscape with hills in the background and a cloudy sky.

Gamboa

A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a sandy shore.

Mechi

An aerial view of a tropical island with dense vegetation, clear turquoise waters, and a small beach area with thatched-roof huts.

Buenaventura

A coastal town with a bay, buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Cativa