Colon Free Zone Tours

With its imposing cranes and unusual equipment and machinery, Colon Free Zone is buzzing with activity. Get an insight into how a busy port operates and how much cargo moves in and out each day.

Colon Free Zone is an ideal place to start out your day in Colon. This waterfront industrial area is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Allow time for other sights like Colon 2000, Monument to Christopher Columbus and Canal Expansion Observation Center to really experience what the area has to offer.

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Room in Guest Room - Room in Comfortable Apartment Located on the Beach Very Close to the City

Room in Guest Room - Room in Comfortable Apartment Located on the Beach Very Close to the City

3 out of 5
per person
Jul 6 - Jul 11
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY)
No reviews
Residencia Natural

Residencia Natural

3 out of 5
per person
Jul 20 - Jul 27
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Panama City (PTY)
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Hotel Suites Ambassador

Hotel Suites Ambassador

3 out of 5
Bella Vista
per person
Jun 19 - Jun 23
found 24 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY)
6.4/10 (241 reviews)
It wasn't the best from the pictures but it good stay into because of the price

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025

Reviews of Colon Free Zone

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5/5 - Excellent

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Fancy cheap watches for sale

4/5 - Good

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Ticket purchases for free zone is approximately 3 or 4 blocks from the hotel. Ask staff & pick up FreeZone directory at the front desk.

Popular places to visit

#Panama #Canal Gatun locks Por volta das 6 da manhã já tínhamos passado o quebra-mar que antecede as Gatun locks. Depois da passagem de alguns navios foi a nossa vez de sermos elevados 26 metros em 3 etapas até ao Gatun Lake. Atravessamos o lago, o Culebra Cut (Canal aberto nas rochas e em forma de cobra com 12,6 Km de comprimento), a Centenial Bridge e chegamos a Pedro Miguel Locks, que tem apenas uma câmera. Aqui descemos 9 metros para o Miraflores Lake. Lago pequeno e logo chegamos às Miraflores Locks. São compostas de 2 câmeras que nos descem até ao nível do Pacífico. Estes locks têm as gates mais altas devido às diferenças entre as marés do Pacífico. Atravessados estes locks chegamos ao Pacífico. Passamos ainda por baixo da ponte das Américas, que é parte da rodovia Pan-americana, que liga o sul da América do sul com o Alasca na América do norte. A travessia toda durou em torno de 9 horas. Durante a travessia os navios são auxiliados por pares de locomotivas. Dependendo do tamanho do navio, podem ser usadas até 8 locomotivas. A água que enche as câmeras, vem do Gatun Lake e são usados 197 milhões de litros de água para cada travessia. Por isso é de suma importância a conservação da floresta tropical em torno do lago. As dimensões máximas permitidas para os navios é 32,31 m de largura, 294,13 m de comprimento e 12,04 m de calado. Gatun locks By 6am we had already passed the breakwater that precedes the Gatun locks. After the passage of some ships it was our turn to be lifted 26 meters in 3 steps to Gatun Lake. We cross the lake, the Culebra Cut

Limon Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Limon Bay during your travels in Colon. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Limon Bay
Fort San Lorenzo

Fort San Lorenzo

4/5(5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cristobal with a stop at Fort San Lorenzo. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Fort San Lorenzo

Crown Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Crown Casino during your travels in Colon?

Crown Casino

Colon 2000

3.5/5(10 reviews)

During your visit to Colon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Colon 2000. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Colon 2000

Fantastic Casino | Colón 2000

Why not try your luck with a visit to Fantastic Casino | Colón 2000 during your visit to Colon?

Fantastic Casino | Colón 2000

Fantastic Casino Colon Calle 13

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Fantastic Casino Colon Calle 13 during your visit to Colon?

Fantastic Casino Colon Calle 13

Best Lodging Options Near Colon Free Zone

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
3 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked, Colon, Colon
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Hotel Andros
Hotel Andros
3 out of 5
Ave. Herrera, entre Calles 9 y 10, Colon, Colon
Hotel Andros
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
2.5 out of 5
Calle 11 y Avenida Bolivar, Colon, Panama
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
4 out of 5
Paseo Gorgas, Calle 13, Colon, Colon
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
New Washington Hotel
New Washington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Calle 1a Avenida Bolivar, Colon, Colon
New Washington Hotel
Hotel Meryland
Hotel Meryland
2 out of 5
Calle 7 Ave Sta. Isabel, Frente Al Parque Sucre, Colon
Hotel Meryland
Hotel Internacional de Colón
Hotel Internacional de Colón
2.5 out of 5
Calle 11 con Avenida Bolivar, Colon, Colón Province
Hotel Internacional de Colón
Hotel Sotelo
Hotel Sotelo
3 out of 5
Calle 11, Ave. Amador, Colon, Panama
Hotel Sotelo
Sand Diamond Hotel
Sand Diamond Hotel
2 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked, Ciudad, de Colon, Colon, Colón
Sand Diamond Hotel
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