Gatun Travel Guide
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.
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.
Gatun Locks
You can learn about the history of Colon when you stop by Gatun Locks. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Panama Canal Monkey & Wildlife Boat Safari
Guided Jungle Adventure with Gatun Lake Cruise
Panama City Embera Village and Jungle Waterfall Rainforest Tour
Full-Day Gatun Lake and Indian Village Tour from Panama City
7 Hours Monkey Island and Nature Walk at Soberania National Park
Panama City: Guided Jungle Adventure with Gatun Lake Cruise
Top hotels in Gatun
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
Hotel Andros
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025
New Washington Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Jul 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, Monument to Christopher Columbus and Limon Bay 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.