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Colón, Panama
Sail into the Caribbean seaport of Colón and grab a good spot on deck so you can take in the view. What a picture it is. Behold the Atlantic Ocean entrance to the famous Panama Canal. Born from a desire to get to California (and its Gold Rush) as fast as possible, this industrious town was the last stop on the 19th century Panama Railroad. It’s now home to Canal Zones, U.S. military bases and of course, beauty.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Colón 2000 Cruise Terminal. Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
EST (Eastern Standard Time) UTC/GMT -5 hours -
Language
The local language is Spanish. Say "good morning" in Spanish: "buenos dias." -
Currency & Shopping
Panamian Balboa (PAB); Duty-free shopping, souvenirs and native crafts. -
Best Way to Get Around
Taxi ride to anything around town is very affordable; yet, organized shore excursions are probably the best option! -
Famous For
This was an important trading port for Spain during the colonial era. There are ruins of 5 Spanish forts and a few local treasure houses (looted by famous pirates in the past). -
Fun Fact #1
The Colón Free Zone, a massive shopping showroom where wholesalers, retailers and the general public shop for great deals. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
The Panama Canal Railway Company (panarail.com) is a transcontinental railway that runs from Colón to Panama City. Total travel time between the two cities is only one hour each way. No reservations needed.
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Two Oceans by Railroad - Dome Car
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Agua Clara Locks & Old Canal Zone
Hailed as a major feat of early 20th-century civil engineering and one of the most testing building projects ever undert...
Agua Clara Locks & Panama City
See the Panama Canal’s newest, most innovative set of locks and enjoy a panoramic tour of the surrounding area. The Aqua...
Panama Canal Experience: Imax, Miraflores Locks & Former Canal Zone
Watch a ship pass through the Miraflores locks and gain a deeper understanding of this engineering marvel through an IMA...