Panama Canal Zone

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Panama Canal Zone
Panama Canal Zone
Panama Canal Zone
Panama Canal Zone

Where to stay in Panama Canal Zone

The buses of Panama.

Balboa

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Balboa. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Albrook Shopping Mall and Bridge of the Americas, a few notable attractions nearby.

Balboa
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Cristobal

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

Cristobal
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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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Coco Solo

If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Coco Solo
Colon showing a garden and building ruins

Barrio Norte

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

Barrio Norte
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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.

Gatun
Marriott Panama Hotel

Marriott Panama Hotel

4 out of 5
Roosevelt Ave., Allbrook Mall, Panama City, Panama
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩185,539 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
₩185,539
₩204,100 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was super good"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Marriott Panama Hotel
Radisson Hotel Panama Canal

Radisson Hotel Panama Canal

4.5 out of 5
Amador Avenue & Van Hook Street, Panama City, Panama
The price is ₩105,726 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
₩105,726
₩116,299 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"All facility experience was wonderful. Thank you."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Radisson Hotel Panama Canal
Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort

Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Omar Torrijos Ave, Paraiso, Panama Canal, Panama City, Panama
The price is ₩100,303 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
₩100,303
₩110,333 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Property is great. Golf course right there. Hiking onsite & near by. Staff was veey accommodating and friendly. Will stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort
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Boutique Apartments Panama

Boutique Apartments Panama

3.5 out of 5
Av. 5a B. Sur, Panama City, Panama
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida ...
7.6/10 Good! (119 reviews)
Very convenient stay in Panama.
"Very convenient stay in Panama. It could improve on the cleaning of the apartments´ floor as it was dusty. I was not able to walk without shoes, as my feet got dirty."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Boutique Apartments Panama
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! (35 reviews)
"The view, The location, the convenience."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

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
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (457 reviews)
"We stayed in Tower 1 - a little bit older building, still very spacious. Good value. Pools always full of kids - swim lesson? Gym is good. Great location, good restaurants nearby."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
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Popular places to visit

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Miraflores Locks

4.5/5(783 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Ancon with a stop at Miraflores Locks. Visit the shops and casinos in this vibrant area.

Miraflores Locks
Jungle Land Adventures - you may choose to kayak, swim or go fishing after you spend some time exploring the rain forest for wild life! www.panamaroadrunner.com

Gamboa Rainforest Resort

4/5(299 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, a lovely green space in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Gamboa Rainforest Resort
The famous Panama Canal Railways; nowadays tourists take the train from the Pacific coast to Caribbean coast or vice versa;US$25 per trip, about an hour ride

Panama Canal Railway

4/5(10 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Panama Canal Railway during your stay in Ancon. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Panama Canal Railway
Bridge of the Americas

Bridge of the Americas

4.5/5(600 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Arraijan when you stop by Bridge of the Americas. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bridge of the Americas
Nice view of the Las Americas Bridge from Cerro Ancon Hill. Best place to admire the Panama Canal, Panama City Skyline and see the nature. #LifeAtExpedia

Ancon Hill

4/5(58 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Ancon Hill, a lovely green space in Ancon. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Ancon Hill
#Panama #Canal Puente Centenario 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. Puente Centenario 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

Centenario Bridge

Find out about the history of Ancon when you spend time at Centenario Bridge. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.

Centenario Bridge

Cities near Panama Canal Zone

Panama City

Panama City

Photo by Sérgio Veludo

Paraiso

Fort Sherman

Fort Sherman

Cativa

Cativa