Title: Visit Panama Canal Zone: Best of Panama Canal Zone Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Panama Canal Zone](https://expedia.ca/Panama-Canal-Zone-Hotels.d6222968.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Panama Canal Zone](https://expedia.ca/Panama-Canal-Zone-Vacation-Rentals.d6222968.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Panama Canal Zone](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Panama-Canal-Zone.d6222968.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Panama Canal Zone Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Panama-Canal-Zone.d6222968.Car-Rental-Guide)[Panama Canal Zone Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Panama-Canal-Zone.d6222968.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Panama Canal Zone ## Travel Guide ![Photo provided by Expedia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/267000/267275-Colon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Expedia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/267000/267275-Colon.jpg) ![Panama Canal Zone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1d8a91c9ba3e2729b384542dbcd5f2f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panama Canal Zone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a0ff57d9fbd4390feb76fcb97ae6a720.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panama Canal Zone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/2a159b77bbb6d11bc3d3c7332018cd0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panama Canal Zone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/eda8bb403b6b6c83ba99fce98e4066af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Panama Canal Zone Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Panama Canal Zone ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3b5d2964c09a366dae3eb42375c6fe06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Balboa The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Balboa. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Albrook Shopping Mall and Bridge of the Americas, a few notable attractions nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Panama-City-Balboa.dx6323179) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a0ff57d9fbd4390feb76fcb97ae6a720.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cristobal Travelers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cristobal.dx6024083) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio Sur If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Colon-Barrio-Sur.dx829297886230487040) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Coco Solo If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Colon-Coco-Solo.dx553248635974899440) ![Colon showing building ruins and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/267000/267275-Colon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio Norte While visiting Barrio Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Monument to Christopher Columbus and Limon Bay. [](https://expedia.ca/Colon-Barrio-Norte.dx829297880595460096) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gatun The museums and monuments are just a few features travelers like about Gatun. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Gatun Locks and Canal Expansion Observation Center are a few top places to visit. [](https://expedia.ca/Gatun.dx6025905) - Panama Canal Zone Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Panama Canal Zone ![Marriott Panama Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6100000/6099300/6099287/b61be540_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marriott Panama Hotel Roosevelt Ave., Allbrook Mall, Panama City, Panama CA $177 CA $194 total Oct 19 - Oct 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews) "Excellent location next to Albrook Mall. Lots of good shopping and variety of food choices." 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Ty" Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=3006144&PinnedHotelID=3006144&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6222968) [See all 1,614 properties in Panama Canal Zone](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6222968) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Oasis with pool near panama canal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92990000/92983200/92983185/0c16bec2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oasis with pool near panama canal Panamá Stay at this vacation home in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews) 10/10 "Quiet location but central to everything. 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