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

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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.

Cristobal
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

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

Gatun
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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
Barcelona Christopher Columbus monument

Barrio Norte

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

Barrio Norte
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 out of 5
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5 Colon Colon
The price is ₩217,421 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
₩217,421
₩239,163 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (685 reviews)
Attentive staff and awesome dining facility. Beautiful quiet place.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

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 ₩178,975 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
₩178,975
₩196,872 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (4,901 reviews)
Everything

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Waldorf Astoria Panama

Waldorf Astoria Panama

5 out of 5
47th St. & Uruguay Street Panama City Panama
The price is ₩315,310 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
₩315,310
₩346,841 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The room was incredible the bed a dream but the staff was beyond amazing!

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Waldorf Astoria 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.
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (199 reviews)
Modern, well equpped property.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Arcadia Condo Suites
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! (502 reviews)
Excellent place, friendly staff, great breakfast and many shops close by.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
Boutique Apartments Panama

Boutique Apartments Panama

3.5 out of 5
Av. 5a B. Sur Panama City Panama
Stay at this apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida Balboa ...
7.6/10 Good! (238 reviews)
Everything was amazing. Excelent customer service.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Boutique Apartments 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.

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Reviews of Colon

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5 - Excellent 13%
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4 - Good 31%
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3 - Okay 31%
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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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