Gatun Travel Guide
Colon
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.
Colon 2000
During your visit to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at Colon 2000. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Panama Rainforest Discovery Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Panama Rainforest Discovery Center in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Canal Expansion Observation Center
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Canal Expansion Observation Center in Colon. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Top hotels in Gatun
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
"Fantastic location in the jungle with incredible views of Lake Gatun from the room balcony. The night safari was really fun for the kids. We enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
"may need improvement, bad wifi, bed have a lot of hair.Breakfast have some mosquito on it"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
"Esta bien"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
"Very limited - only had 1 bath towel and no hand towel or wash cloth? Not real clean and a few bugs. Staff did not speak English so that was a challenge. Location did make it easy to walk to stuff. Ok for price"
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
New Washington Hotel
"This hotel was better than I expected. We stopped there on the way to a Royal Caribbean cruise and was very happy with the hotel. No phone in the room, but WiFi, TV, hot and cold water, nice Aircon, nice bed, no usb outlets so bring your own charger, there are regular two prong outlets. If you are ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel Sotelo
Other neighbourhoods around Gatun
Cristobal
Travellers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.
Barrio Sur
If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio Norte
If you're spending some time in Barrio Norte, Monument to Christopher Columbus and Limon Bay 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.
