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Colón is a port on the Caribbean coast of Panama. The city lies near the entrance to the Panama Canal. The city was originally located entirely on Manzanillo Island. Since the disestablishment of the Canal Zone, the city's limits have been redefined to include the former Canal Zone towns as well as the former U.S. Army base of Fort Gulick. Shore Excursions Group's tours in Colon Panama reveal the intricate beauty and awe-inspiring fauna of Panama's forests and of course the engineering masterpiece, the Panama Canal.

Gateway to Panama's Wonders

Colon shore excursions.

From captivating Panama Canal tours to family-friendly adventures, Colón offers an abundance of experiences that will create unforgettable memories. Whether you're interested in sightseeing, shopping or immersing yourself in the local culture, Colón has something for everyone.

For those amazed by the Panama Canal's wonder, Colón boasts an impressive range of tours that provide insight into the fascinating history and engineering behind this incredible feat. Watch in awe as ships navigate through the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks, witnessing firsthand the ingenuity required to conquer this complex system of canals.

Families looking for fun and educational excursions will be thrilled with the options available in Colón. Head to Embera Village, a sought-after destination for family excursions, where you can interact with the indigenous Embera people and delve into their culture, traditions and way of life. Embark on a thrilling exploration of the village, get swept up in traditional dances and try your hand at crafting alongside Embera artisans.

If you're searching for an unforgettable experience with your partner, Colón is the perfect destination. Delve into a variety of excursions that are specifically crafted to generate enchanting, everlasting romantic memories. Picture this: a tranquil kayak journey at sunset on Gatun Lake, where you both immerse yourselves in a peaceful and picturesque adventure. Effortlessly glide through the serene waters, encircled by vibrant tropical rainforests, while the setting sun drapes a stunning canvas of colors on the water's surface.

For seniors looking for a relaxed adventure, a trip to Casco Viejo in Panama City is a must. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this delightful neighborhood captivates with its colonial-style buildings, picturesque cobblestone streets and lively atmosphere. Wander leisurely through the area, making pit stops at cozy cafes and charming shops or immerse yourself in Panama's fascinating history and culture at one of the captivating museums or galleries.

Colón, Panama, is a food lover's paradise. From street food tours to culinary workshops, visitors will have the chance to indulge in the crave-worthy array of flavors and aromas that make up traditional Panamanian cuisine. Picture yourself sampling the freshest seafood ceviche, savoring the mouthwatering Panamanian empanadas or even learning how to prepare a classic dish. These food excursions are the perfect way to immerse yourself in Panama's rich culinary traditions.

For thrill-seekers, a must-do excursion is the Gamboa Rain Forest Aerial Tram. Picture yourself soaring above the lush treetops in a gondola, taking in breathtaking panoramic views of the rainforest and maybe even catching a glimpse of exotic wildlife. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you'll learn all about the fascinating flora and fauna that call this region home. It's an immersive experience that will leave you in awe.

In addition to its natural beauty, Colón also boasts a variety of attractions for sightseeing and shopping. Be sure to visit the bustling local markets, where you can find one-of-a-kind souvenirs that capture the essence of your time in Colón. And for a truly memorable shopping experience, head to the Multiplaza Pacific Mall. This extraordinary destination offers a wide selection of global brands, trendy local boutiques and an array of mouthwatering dining options. With something for everyone, it's a shopping haven you won't want to miss.

In Colón, Panama, there's something for everyone. Whether you crave history, culture, nature or adventure, the shore excursions in Colón guarantee an unforgettable experience. From touring the Panama Canal and exploring the Embera Village, to kayaking on Gatun Lake and hiking through the Gamboa Rainforest, you're sure to find endless ways to fill a day in Colón.

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• 4 hours to 1 day
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1. Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour

2. Tour at the Chagres Rainforest and Embera Indigenous Village

3. Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal Miraflores, Agua Clara & Pedro Miguel

4. Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Panama City tour and Miraflores Locks

5. Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort and Canal Expansion

6. Embera Village Day Tour, Chagres River & Waterfalls + Lunch, Fruits & Water

7. Embera Indigenous Tribe & River Tour with Lunch included

8. Visit to Embera Indigenous Village and River with Waterfall All Inclusive

9. Snorkeling on The Caribbean side of Panama

10. Day Tour at Panama Canal from Ocean to Ocean

11. Embera Village Tour from Panama City

12. Canal expansion Agua Clara, Rainforest safari & San Lorenzo Fort

13. Tour to the Caribbean Coast: 3 Islands: Grande, Mamey and Monkey plus "Love Tunnel", Including Historic Portobelo Fort

14. Private VIP Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Lake Discovery Tour

15. Embera Indigenous community Waterfall and rainforest

16. Catamaran Day Tour to Caribbean Beaches with Lunch and Snorkeling

17. Full-Day Fort San Lorenzo and Panama Canal Guided Tour

18. From Atlantic to Pacific Ocean Private Panama Canal & Jungle Tour

19. Embera Indigenous Village and visit a Waterfall in the rainforest

20. Embera Community and Chagres National Park Waterfall

21. Panama Canal New locks (Agua Clara), jungle and San Lorenzo Fort

22. From Colon Port Private Canal Lock & San Lorenzo Fort

23. Embera Indigenous Culture Tour

24. Colon Shore Excursion: Panama City and Canal Private Tour

25. The Chagres Challenge - a full day jungle expedition from sunrise to sunset

26. Private & Fun Panama Canal... 3 different perspectives

27. Isla Grande Beach And Portobelo

28. Traditional Ecotour Community embera

29. San Lorenzo & Agua Clara Locks. Canal & Colonial History

30. Portobelo Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

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• Tour at the Chagres Rainforest and Embera Indigenous Village
• Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour
• Embera Indigenous Tribe & River Tour with Lunch included
• Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Panama City tour and Miraflores Locks
• Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort and Canal Expansion
• Panama Tours & Scuba
• Black Expats in Panama Cultural Caribbean Day Trip w/ Lunch
• Panama Can al Railway. Agua Clara Lock San Lorenzo Tour
• Embera Quera
• Wow A Tour: Colon

Top Tours in Colon, Panama

Colon tours.

• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Cultural Tours
• Sightseeing Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour

2. Tour at the Chagres Rainforest and Embera Indigenous Village

3. Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal Miraflores, Agua Clara & Pedro Miguel

4. Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Panama City tour and Miraflores Locks

5. Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort and Canal Expansion

6. Embera Village Day Tour, Chagres River & Waterfalls + Lunch, Fruits & Water

7. Embera Indigenous Tribe & River Tour with Lunch included

8. Visit to Embera Indigenous Village and River with Waterfall All Inclusive

9. Snorkeling on The Caribbean side of Panama

10. Day Tour at Panama Canal from Ocean to Ocean

11. Embera Village Tour from Panama City

12. Canal expansion Agua Clara, Rainforest safari & San Lorenzo Fort

13. Tour to the Caribbean Coast: 3 Islands: Grande, Mamey and Monkey plus "Love Tunnel", Including Historic Portobelo Fort

14. Private VIP Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Lake Discovery Tour

15. Catamaran Day Tour to Caribbean Beaches with Lunch and Snorkeling

16. Full-Day Fort San Lorenzo and Panama Canal Guided Tour

17. From Atlantic to Pacific Ocean Private Panama Canal & Jungle Tour

18. Embera Indigenous Village and visit a Waterfall in the rainforest

19. Embera Community and Chagres National Park Waterfall

20. Panama Canal New locks (Agua Clara), jungle and San Lorenzo Fort

21. From Colon Port Private Canal Lock & San Lorenzo Fort

22. Embera Indigenous Culture Tour

23. Colon Shore Excursion: Panama City and Canal Private Tour

24. The Chagres Challenge - a full day jungle expedition from sunrise to sunset

25. Private & Fun Panama Canal... 3 different perspectives

26. Isla Grande Beach And Portobelo

27. Traditional Ecotour Community embera

28. San Lorenzo & Agua Clara Locks. Canal & Colonial History

29. Portobelo Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

30. Embera tribe Experience

What travellers are saying.

• Tour at the Chagres Rainforest and Embera Indigenous Village
• Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour
• Embera Indigenous Tribe & River Tour with Lunch included
• Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Panama City tour and Miraflores Locks
• Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort and Canal Expansion
• Panama Tours & Scuba
• Black Expats in Panama Cultural Caribbean Day Trip w/ Lunch
• Panama Can al Railway. Agua Clara Lock San Lorenzo Tour
• Embera Quera
• Wow A Tour: Colon

Colon – Panama

Last updated on January 30th, 2024 at 09:46 am

Welcome to Colon, a bustling city located at the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal. Discover the rich history of the region at the Panama Canal Expansion Observation Center, explore the colorful architecture of Colon's historic district, or take a boat tour through the Gatun Lake. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture, sample delicious local cuisine, and witness the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal.

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The temperature in Colon has little variation during the year. It ranges from a low of 77 degrees F to a high of 86 degrees F. Seldom does the range dip below 75 degrees F or rise above 89 degrees F. It tends to be hot and oppressive year-round.

The official currency of Panama is the Balboa. The currency is named after Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa, who discovered the Pacific Ocean in 1513. One Balboa is divided into 100 cents. One Balbo equals one U.S. dollar, and the dollar is legally circulated in Panama. The day-to-day currency used in Panama is the U.S. Dollar, and there are no paper Balboas, although there are Panamanian coins. Traveler’s checks are not accepted, but major credit and debit cards are.

Wireless Internet:

There is an internet cafe in the Colon 2000 Cruise Terminal that offers WiFi.

Spanish is the official language of Panama. There is a small smattering of English spoken and an even smaller amount of French.

Where You Dock in Colon – Panama

Colon has two cruise terminals. The Cristobal Pier is located in Colon, Panama, on the eastern side of the canal. That facility is seldom used anymore.

Cruise ships arrive at Colon 2000 or Pier 6 of Cristobal Port on the south side of Limon Bay.

Cruise passengers will board for shore excursions right outside the terminal. If you take an organized tour, your bus will be in the parking area just a few yards from the gangway.

Getting Around Colon – Panama

Walking: It is not advised to walk around Colon, as it is not safe.

Taxi: There are taxi services in Colon, and the fares are relatively inexpensive. Taxi prices are fixed by the central desk in the Colon 2000 center.

Car: There are several rental car services in Colon. The majority of the rental cars are manual transmission, and you will have to pay an additional charge if you want a car with  automatic transmission.

To rent a car, you will need an I.D., a valid driver’s license approved for driving in Panama and hold third-party auto insurance. Hertz, Budget, Thrifty, Mexrentacar, Dollar, and Sunnycars have locations in Colon. Driving is on the right-hand side of the road in Panama.

Shopping In Colon – Panama

The Colon Free Zone is primarily a commercial park where companies import and export products free of duty. It is not set up to sell individual items to tourists. If you are able to make a purchase, your item will be sent to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City to be retrieved when you depart. If you are part of a cruise, this procedure will probably not work well for you.

There is a shopping center, strip mall type, across from the pier. It contains a grocery store, a sandwich shop, and souvenir stores.

Dining In Colon – Panama

The cafe at Cristobal Pier has bar-type snacks. The Colon 2000 port complex also houses restaurants Arrecifes and Rotana Cafe.

Arrecifes serves Caribbean, Latin cuisine and seafood.

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You will find pizza, lemon chicken and vegetarian options at Rotana Cafe.

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In Colon, the Grand Cafe has Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine and the Restaurante Nuevo 2 Mares offers authentic Panamanian cuisine.

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Things To Do in Colon – Panama

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As was mentioned, Colon is primarily a base for day trips with little in the way of attractions for tourists. Again, it is not a city you will want to traverse on your own due to safety concerns.

Here are the few attractions in Colon:

Gatun Locks: These are the largest locks in the Panama Canal and are open to visitors from 9 am until 4 pm seven days a week. Use a taxi service to negotiate round trip service to this area.

Colon City Tour: There are coach and taxi-based city tours. Most of the tours will show you the New Washington Hotel that overlooks the entrance to the canal. A stone-built Episcopal Christ Church Cathedral and a monument to Christopher Columbus are the main sights on the tour.

Portobelo: In old Spanish, this name meant “beautiful port.” Located in the northern part of the Isthmus of Panama, Portobelo is about 20 miles northeast of Colon. There are the ruins of five Spanish forts and incredible sea views.

Top Tours & Excursions In Colon – Panama

Embera indians and miaflores locks.

Visit an authentic Embera Indian village where the indigenous people are committed to preserving their traditions. You will tour the village  and interact with the Embera people.  The Embera's are skilled artisans and have items available for purchase. After, you will spend time at the Miraflores Visitor Centre to learn more about the construction and operation of the Panama Canal....

• Duration: 6.5 Hours
• Activity Level: Moderate
• Wheelchair Accessibility: No
• Food: Sandwich, Fruit and Water included

Aerial Tram and Miraflores Locks

Take a one-hour gondola ride and ascend 280 feet from the forest floor to the canopy of the Gamboa rainforest. The Observation Tower will give you spectacular views of Gatun Lake, and the Panama Canal. Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center to learn more about the construction and operation of the canal. You will be able to watch vessels cruise the waters and see the lock gates open and close....

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Thinking of heading to San Blas islands next week (May 12) and looking for info how to spend 3-4 days exploring. Independent traveler. Can one island hop? Not finding much info with my searches so all pointers appreciated.

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Thanks! I did find good info on the islands, link below - but where can I get a 4x4 to Carti so I can catch a boat out? So hard to find info.

https://discoveny.com/which-san-blas-island-is-best/

Do you want to rent a 4X4 or get a ride?

Get a ride to the port.

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