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Recently Reviewed Hotels around Colon

Country Inn & Suites Panama Canal
72 Reviews
Last reviewed Dec 24, 2009

#14 of 74 hotels in Panama City, Panama
Courtyard by Marriott Panama Real Hotel
31 Reviews
Last reviewed Dec 24, 2009

#5 of 74 hotels in Panama City, Panama
El Panama Hotel
94 Reviews
Last reviewed Dec 22, 2009

#21 of 74 hotels in Panama City, Panama
Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama City
162 Reviews
Last reviewed Dec 21, 2009

#1 of 74 hotels in Panama City, Panama
Melia Panama Canal
38 Reviews
Last reviewed Dec 18, 2009

#3 of 6 hotels in Colon, Panama
Radisson Colon 2000 Hotel & Casino
3 Reviews
Last reviewed Dec 15, 2009

#2 of 6 hotels in Colon, Panama
New Washington Hotel
3 Reviews
Last reviewed Oct 29, 2009

#4 of 6 hotels in Colon, Panama
Suites Ambassador Apart Hotel
12 Reviews
Last reviewed Oct 18, 2009

#25 of 74 hotels in Panama City, Panama
Four Points Colon
3 Reviews
Last reviewed Oct 6, 2009

#1 of 6 hotels in Colon, Panama
Country Inn & Suites Panama
19 Reviews
Last reviewed Sep 15, 2009

#53 of 74 hotels in Panama City, Panama
Las Vegas Hotel Suites
33 Reviews
Last reviewed Aug 22, 2009

#30 of 74 hotels in Panama City, Panama
Four Points by Sheraton Panama
26 Reviews
Last reviewed Jul 30, 2009

#22 of 74 hotels in Panama City, Panama
Davis Suites
2 Reviews
Last reviewed Nov 22, 2008

#5 of 6 hotels in Colon, Panama
Sierra Llorona Panama Lodge
4 Reviews
Last reviewed Mar 5, 2008

#1 of 1 specialty lodging in Colon, Panama
Cabanas Cholita
1 review
Last reviewed Jan 29, 2008

#6 of 6 hotels in Colon, Panama

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Colon weather essentials

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Dec

85°F 29°C

73°F 22°C

Jan

87°F 30°C

74°F 23°C

Feb

87°F 30°C

74°F 23°C

Mar

89°F 31°C

75°F 23°C

Apr

88°F 31°C

76°F 24°C

May

85°F 29°C

75°F 23°C

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Friday

Dec 25

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77°F 25°C

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Dec 26

Hi:
84°F 28°C

Lo:
75°F 23°C

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Dec 27

Hi:
78°F 25°C

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75°F 23°C

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Portobelo National Park

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#1 of 12 attractions in Colon

Picturesque bayside village features the ruins of five Spanish forts, a restored treasure house and the burial place of Sir Francis Drake.

Attraction type: Historic site; National park

Traveler Reviews:

Jun 5, 2008 "Worth visiting."
May 21, 2006 "fascinating destinations"
Apr 30, 2009 "Portobelo, i caraibi di Panama"

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Isla Grande

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#2 of 12 attractions in Colon

Attraction type: Island

Traveler Reviews:

Dec 7, 2009 "A paradise in the Atlantic"
Aug 28, 2008 "Desconectate y date un relax en el caribe Panameño!"
Jun 9, 2008 "Invierte en ti mismo"

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Portobelo

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#3 of 12 attractions in Colon

Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center; Town center/square/plaza

Traveler Reviews:

Nov 13, 2009 "Portobelo is a magical place"

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World Heritage Site

Fort San Lorenzo

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#4 of 12 attractions in Colon

King Phillip II ordered the fortress to be built in 1595, which is located on the Chagres River commanding a view of the mouth of the river and miles out to sea.

Attraction type: Historic site

Traveler Reviews:

Apr 12, 2008 "Fort San Lorenzo, Guardian of the Chagres"
Mar 29, 2007 "I have been there many times...."
Nov 28, 2005 "Breathtaking!"

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Colon and Panama Canal Tour

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#5 of 12 attractions in Colon

Attraction type: Tour

Traveler Reviews:

Oct 14, 2009 "A rewarding experience"
Mar 28, 2008 "Colon -- Stop #1 of 3 on Carnival cruise"

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Gatun Locks

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#6 of 12 attractions in Colon

Attraction type: Historic site

Traveler Reviews:

Jun 5, 2008 "Driving across Gatún."

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Chagres National Park

TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#7 of 12 attractions in Colon

Located on the eastern side of the Panama Canal, this 300,000-acre park features the Chagres River and Lake Alajuela, which are popular spots for camping, rafting, fishing and other water sports.

Attraction type: National park

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