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Hotels in Rio Gatun

You mightn't be flush with choice when it comes to hotels in Rio Gatun, but luckily, you can select from 16 digs within 30 kilometres of the centre.

It won't take long to get to central Rio Gatun from El Otro Lado and Gamboa Rainforest Resort (although with beds as cosy as these, don't be surprised if you end up running a bit behind schedule!)

Still trying to find a place to stay? The Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino and the Hotel Expo Centro Zona Libre might be what you're looking for. The first is 20 kilometres from town, while the latter is 18 kilometres away. And finally, be sure to remember the Four Points By Sheraton Colon, 20 kilometres away.

Attractions and Hotels Near Rio Gatun

If you still have itchy feet, why not broaden your travels and explore more of the Panama region? Nature lovers should visit some of Rio Gatun's amazing beaches, forests and jungle. A few other gotta-see sights are ruins, traditional villages and fortresses. Additionally, if you’ve always wanted to go mountain biking, zip-lining and sunbathing, you'll have the opportunity to in this corner of Panama.

It's well known that Aussies are pretty laid back, so consider kicking back a little longer and going to the Galeta Island Marine Education Center and the Colon Free Zone in Colon, 20 kilometres to the west of Rio Gatun. If you want to spend a few nights in Colon, consider the Hotel Meryland and Hotel Andros. 40 kilometres to the southeast of Rio Gatun you can also stay at San Miguelito, which is home to the Courtyard Panama at Metromall Mall and Dorado Suites. Los Pueblos Commercial Center and Metromall Panama are some of the most popular attractions to see when you're in San Miguelito.

Panama City sits 45 kilometres from Rio Gatun. It offers a great selection of lodging options, such as the American Trade Hotel and Las Clementinas. Interesting places close to Panama City include Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Multicentro Panama.

After being squished into a cabin seat all night, a nice warm bed at the Riande Aeropuerto Hotel & Casino will feel like a dream! If that doesn't quite cut it, suss out the Crowne Plaza Panama Airport. Both are pretty much on the doorstep of Tocumen International Airport, which is 45 kilometres from Rio Gatun's centre.