Colón walking tour & city guide
The Caribbean gateway to the Panama Canal.
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Colón, on the Caribbean coast, is the Atlantic gateway to the Panama Canal. It is a busy port and free trade zone, close to historic Spanish forts and the canal's giant locks.
The canal
The Agua Clara Locks, part of the expanded canal, have a visitor center where you can watch huge ships rise and fall. The Panama Canal Railway runs from Panama City to Colón along the canal.
Forts
Fort San Lorenzo, a Spanish fort at the mouth of the Chagres River, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with jungle views. Visitors should use organized transport in the city.
Top sights in Colón
- 1
Agua Clara Locks
The canal's Atlantic locks.
- 2
Fort San Lorenzo
A Spanish fort above the river.
- 3
Panama Canal Railway
A scenic train along the canal.
- 4
Colón Free Zone
A huge duty-free zone.
- 5
Gatún Lake
A lake in the middle of the canal.
Food markets & where to eat in Colón
Port area
Seafood restaurants.
Local fondas
Caribbean dishes.
Canal visitor center
Café with views.
Food to try in Colón
Fried fish with patacones
A Caribbean classic.
Saus
A pickled pork dish of Afro-Caribbean origin.
Coconut water
Fresh from the coast.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Colón
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