Gatun Travel Guide
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.
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 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.
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.
Galeta Island Marine Education Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Galeta Island Marine Education Center during your travels in Colon. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Hike
7 Hours Monkey Island and Nature Walk at Soberania National Park
Panama Canal and Fort San Lorenzo Tour from Colón
Monkey Watch and Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Private Tour
Top hotels in Gatun
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Beautiful location in hear of rainforest overlooking the Gatun Lake and river system. Very happy that I paid for a room with a "river view." Lovely staff ready to help make your stay wonderful. Delicious buffet on the terrace overlooking the lake. Met people from all over the world. I highly recommend ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
It’s a great place to stay if doing business or spending a few days in Colon City.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
The restaurant staff are great,I love Diana she is the best but all the staff are good people tho. Front desk staff is nice too. Just wish for some bleach to be use when cleaning the bathroom. Windows was clean in this room i got. Thanks again for having us. I was cold so I keep the air conditioner ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Staff failed to inform me of tours n highlights of the city.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
New Washington Hotel
Booking in the staff member spoke no English which was a problem. Eventually we gained access to our rooms which were clean The shower was cold and the soap was so cheap it would not lather The towels had holes in them Otherwise OK Expensive for the standard delivered We used only one of the 3 double ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Gatun Lake Lodge Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on 22 Apr 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.
