Gatun
Colon
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
7 Hours Monkey Island and Nature Walk at Soberania National Park
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Hike
Embera Village and Hidden Waterfall Charges River Tour
Top hotels in Gatun
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Beautiful rooms and grounds. Love ❤️ the nature around the resort.
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. I really enjoyed the breakfast.
Reviewed on 2 Jan, 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Yes.
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
Hotel Andros
The Andros Hotel and team are always super friendly and happy to help when needed, the location has ample parking, security and the location is totally walkable.
Reviewed on 19 Dec, 2025
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Excelente lugar gente amable cordial, lo único no cuentan con estacionamiento ni restaurante
Reviewed on 26 Dec, 2025
New Washington Hotel
Great room, helpful staff, wonderful view and amenities.
Reviewed on 11 Dec, 2025
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, Limon Bay and Monument to Christopher Columbus 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.
