Colón: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Colón is a city and seaport in Panama, beside the Caribbean Sea, lying near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal.

Colón, Panama · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityColón+26°CCloudy · sunset 05:56 PMupdated 08:08 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map6

Exchange ratePAB 1.00per 1 $PAB — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

San José≈ 3 hr 50 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Information about a 7.6 earthquake in Panama (Warnings and insurance)

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

crime

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Exercise increased caution in Panama due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. U.S. government employees working in Panama need special authorization to travel to the Mosquito Gulf and the Darién Region due to safety risks. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in these areas.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Colón: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Getting there and staying

Visa and practicalities

Safety and health

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