Gatun
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 Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at Colon Free Zone.
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.
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.
Things to do
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island
Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Hike
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
Birding Pipeline Road from Panama City or Gamboa
Top hotels in Gatun
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
The room AC was not working. The iron was not working. Had to transfer to another room and breakfast was not served was not included. I don’t see how if you spend the night there.
Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
had no interest in using a gym
Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2026
New Washington Hotel
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
The price reflects the area where it is located, the room was clean and well maintained. Appreciated the ability to check in early without extra cost.
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026
Gatun Lake Lodge Hotel
We absolutely loved this place, it’s such a lovely setting and the pool is superb. Crystal and the staff were lovely and so sweet with our young son. The food and trips are fantastic. A brilliant place to stay.
Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2026
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.