Gatún
A modest Panamanian waterside settlement on the edge of the famous canal zone, where the vast artificial lake meets lush tropical surroundings and nearby UNESCO-recognized landscapes reward curious visitors.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.6 km2.2 mi
Nearest airports
Gatún: quick answers
Where is Gatún?
Gatún is in Panama.
How do you get to Gatún?
The nearest airport is Colón (ONX), about 37 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Gatún?
The warmest month is April, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is November, at 25°C77°F. The wettest month is November, with about 359 mm14.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Gatún?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Gatún?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Isla Grande, Nuevo San Juan and Balboa.