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
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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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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 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.

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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, Gatun Locks and Canal Expansion Observation Center are a few top places to visit.

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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
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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 ₩227,264 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
₩227,264
₩249,990 total
Apr 1 - Apr 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (721 reviews)
Dated and run down generally. Both the rooms and common areas were in poor condition and not very clean. The room we were in had mould on the lamp shades and very tatty decor generally. The TV remote control was filthy and we didn’t touch it. The room had takeaway cups for coffee which is not very ...

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino

Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino

4 out of 5
Paseo Gorgas, Calle 13 Colon Colon
The price is ₩163,015 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
₩163,015
₩179,317 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Colon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (878 reviews)
Friendly staff, great for cruises departing from colon

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

3 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked Colon Colon
The price is ₩177,807 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
₩177,807
₩195,588 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Colon Free Zone and Colón Art and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (240 reviews)
Limited things to do in or around the premises after work hours. Bathroom need’s updating. Poor lighting on the room floors.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (244 reviews)
This was our second stay at this property. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay again. We did notice the unit we stayed in this time did have more marks on the walls plus a A/C holder wall plate pulled out of the wall. Hopefully Corporate Stays will make sure they maintain the quality in the ...

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Arcadia Condo Suites
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
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (702 reviews)
The rooms were spacious. The housekeeping was good and attentive. Everything was fine.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre
Casco View Apartments

Casco View Apartments

3.5 out of 5
C. 16 Oeste Panama City Provincia de Panamá
Book a stay at this business-friendly condo in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cinta Costera ...
9/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)
I would definitely stay here again! The immediate surrounding neighborhood is a little run down, but it’s much better only a few blocks over. The property itself is still really nice and its really convenient walk to Casco Viejo.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Casco View Apartments
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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