Barrio Norte Travel Guide
Colon
Visit Barrio Norte
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.
Monument to Christopher Columbus
You can learn about the history of Colon with a stop at Monument to Christopher Columbus. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
November 5 Park
November 5 Park is just one of the places to see in Colon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Juventud Park
Explore the great outdoors at Juventud Park, a lovely green space in Colon.
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.
Colon Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at Colon Free Zone.
Things to do
Panama Canal and Fort San Lorenzo Tour from Colón
Panama Canal Tour: New Locks Agua Clara & Gatun Visitor Center
Ocean to Ocean Combo: Canal Boat Ride, Locks, Fort San Lorenzo
Colon City tour: Exploring Caribbean roots, food, and culture
Exploring the Two Oceans Old and New Canal Locks Private Tour
Day Tour: Rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort and The Panama Canal
Top hotels in Barrio Norte
New Washington Hotel
I left in the middle of the night. No bathrooms. Too noisy Too many people knocking on random doors
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Meryland
They never gave us a room. I need my refund
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
I booked the top grade rooms with king sized beds. Instead, we were given rooms with two double beds each. No coffee maker nor kettle Our room had a bath but no plugs in either the bath nor the sink The shower gel, shampoo and conditioner dispensers were all empty The over bath shower water was cold. ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
Excellent location prior to boarding cruise!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Very limited - only had 1 bath towel and no hand towel or wash cloth? Not real clean and a few bugs. Staff did not speak English so that was a challenge. Location did make it easy to walk to stuff. Ok for price
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hotel Sotelo
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Norte
Barrio Sur
If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.
Cristobal
Travellers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Gatun
Gatun is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Canal Expansion Observation Center and Gatún Dam are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
