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Colon City tour: Exploring Caribbean roots, food and Afro culture
Product code 333891P22
From
From USD 105
Dates
Mar 9, 2025 to May 1, 2026
Start times
8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-1, Child ages 2-10, Youth ages 11-17, Adult ages 18-99
Options
Solo Travelers, Caribbean heritage city tour, Private and exclusive Combo, Colon city Tour plus old and new Canal locks
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Duration
5 hours to 6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
America/Panama
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From
From USD 105
Colon City tour: Exploring Caribbean roots, food and Afro culture
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Duration
5 hours to 6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
America/Panama
Why Travelers Love This
Embark on an extraordinary journey to Colón, the enchanting hidden gem of Panama’s Caribbean coast! This captivating city tour invites you to dive deep into Colón’s rich tapestry of history, where a vibrant blend of cultures comes alive under the influence of the Caribbean. Delight your palate with mouthwatering cuisine and experience the warm hospitality of its friendly residents. As a bustling maritime city, Colón boasts stunning landmarks that tell the story of this remarkable place—the first city built entirely by the United States. Prepare to be charmed and inspired by every moment of your visit!
Overview
Embark on an extraordinary journey to Colón, the enchanting hidden gem of Panama’s Caribbean coast! This captivating city tour invites you to dive deep into Colón’s rich tapestry of history, where a vibrant blend of cultures comes alive under the influence of the Caribbean. Delight your palate with mouthwatering cuisine and experience the warm hospitality of its friendly residents. As a bustling maritime city, Colón boasts stunning landmarks that tell the story of this remarkable place—the first city built entirely by the United States. Prepare to be charmed and inspired by every moment of your visit!
What's Included
Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Gratuities
Lunch is not included
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
Colón was founded in 1850 by the Panama Railroad Company, on the swampy island of Manzanillo, originally called Aspinwall by the company. Within the city of Colón, we have several sites such as the Casco Antiguo de Colón, or Cristóbal, the latter created by the French canal company. As well as public spaces such as Paseo Washington and Paseo Lesseps. Also, within this historic center, some buildings are declared monuments, such as the Episcopal Church, Cristo a Orillas del Mar, the Washington Hotel, and the Morgan Battery at Fort Lesseps. we will be visiting all these places listed above on this wonderful experience
Stop 2
15 minutes
Stop 2
It is a promenade that runs through part of the city of Colon and contains healthy recreation areas for children and adults, bicycle paths and even a plaza for people who like to practice "skating." From this privileged place you can see the ships waiting to enter the Panama Canal and those heading towards the enormous port of Manzanillo with merchandise from all over the world.
Stop 3
15 minutes
Stop 3
Christ Church by the Sea is the oldest building in the city of Colón, Panama, and the first Gothic Revival church of its kind in Central America. It was popularly known as the Stone Church, founded in 1865 and built with stone. It sits in a prime location on the seafront on Washington Avenue, and is an important historical monument in the region.
Stop 4
15 minutes
Stop 4
Let's visit the famous Hotel Washington, which is situated in front of the stunning marine panorama of the Caribbean Sea, along the shores of Limón Bay on the legendary former Manzanillo Island ( Colon). This hotel has been renovated to showcase its majestic architectural beauty, inspired by the styles of the Spanish colonial era.
Stop 5
15 minutes
Stop 5
The Colon Cruise Port, also known as the Colon 2000 Terminal, is a key gateway for cruise passengers arriving in Panama. Conveniently located on the Caribbean coast at the entrance to the Panama Canal, the port is just a short distance from the historic city of Colon
Stop 6
20 minutes
Stop 6
Enjoy the amazing view of the cruise port while you do some shopping at the duty-free mall
Pass by stop 7
Pass by stop 7
It is the main free trade zone in the Western Hemisphere and one of the main multimodal redistribution logistics centers in the world.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
It will take 1 hour and 15 mins to get to the place where we are conducting the experience and another hour and 15 mins to bring you back to your hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.9
90 reviews
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