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Things to do in Colon, Colon Province: The Best Private Tours
About 50 miles northwest of Panama City, Colón is home to the northern gateway of the Panama Canal as well as Afro-Caribbean descendants of those workers who helped build the canal in the early 20th century. Colón’s greatest claim to fame—and the main reason visitors come here—is the Colón Free Zone, a massive shopping showroom where wholesalers, retailers and the general public shop. You’ll also find Colón 2000, a cruise-ship port with restaurants, a supermarket, and shops selling duty-free merchandise. The most scenic way to travel here is by way of the restored Panama Canal Railway, featuring elegant, wood-paneled and carpeted rail cars (based on 19th century designs) that takes you on a hour-long journey through the rainforest to Colón.
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1. Panama Canal made fun... a different perspective
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
We will see it all. No rush. This is not a history class, is a personal perspective from a panamanian that is not an engineer. This is an experience in land. Important: *This tour is offered from hotels in Panama City and Playa Bonita
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By donaldandtrishm
Sorhay is an amazing woman. She was prompt, friendly and just all around amazing!! Very knowledgeable about Panama and made us feel like family. She could see what an amazing time I was having and made sure I got my fill. I can't thank her enough for the wonderful memories! At least this was one thing that we could still do with everything closed because of the virus. Sorhay was wonderful and having a private tour made it even better!! Best tour I have ever booked!!!
2. Traditional Ecotour Community embera
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
We will sail along Lake Alajuela, enjoying a natural environment of great beauty. We will reach the Chagres River and approach one of its waterfalls so that you can admire a beautiful waterfall in the middle of the jungle. The tour will continue to visit an emberá community. We will know the culture of this town, which moved from their ancestral lands in Colombia in the eighteenth century. The embera will offer us a welcome dance and explain their traditions and way of life. We will discover how they manufacture their canoes and dresses, and you will be able to observe pieces of crafts made with minerals and woods from the jungle. To regain strength, we will taste a lunch embera based on fruits, river fish and patacones.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Swim in the refreshing Waterfall in the Zelva , Seasonal fruits in Panama
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By 855zacm
Excellent experience and the best thing we've done near Panama City! Our guide Eustacio came to pick us up right from our apartment in Panama City and was brilliant! He spoke great English, was super friendly and was knowledgeable about the region and the wildlife. We saw three different types of monkeys, many different birds, and got to feed the capuchins a little from the boat. It was obvious that Eustacio respected the nature and wasn't trying to exploit the animals. When we got a little unlucky with the monkeys to begin with, we stayed out longer than planned and visited extra areas to make sure we got to see them.
3. Fort San Lorenzo, Panama Canal and Visit to the Organic Farm Abuela Carmen!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
You can experience Colon region in Panama city in a unique way, travelling with a local guide who own a little farm and sells organic products to many nice restaurants in the city. 1.- Fort San Lorenzo. 2.- Crossing Gatun Locks in Panama Canal. 3.- Organic Farm visit with Hordebackriding. All included: Entry fees, transporation, Organic and local lunch made with ingredients of the farm, drinks and horses.
Inclusions: Pick up from your Hotel In Panama city, Lunch with organic ingredients from the farm, 1 Drink during lunch., Visit to Fort San Lorenzo, Crossing Panama Cannal, Gatun Locks, Horsebackriding around the farm, Time to relax in a House with hammocks next to the beach, 1 Cup Panamean Coffee
Exclusions: Tips to our guide are optional
Reviewed By marclE8924QG
Waited an hour, driver never showed, ended up calling the booking company to cancel. Nothing really more to say.
4. PRIVATE TOUR to the Caribbean Coast (3 islands: Grande, Mamey and Monkey island) and Historic Portobelo Fort
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Join us on our one-day Caribbean Coast adventure, visiting three pristine islands (Isla Grande, Isla Linton and Isla Mamey) and the old world town of Portobelo. Experience the other side of Panama, with its Caribbean charm, vivid history and afro-latin rhythms. Only 2.5 hours away from Panama City, you will be immersed in a different world of pristine beaches, turquoise waters and colorful culture. ‘Puerto Bello, ’the Beautiful Port, was named by Christopher Columbus in 1502, when he landed here on his fourth New World voyage. Since it was common during that time to abbreviate Spanish names, the beautiful port quickly became known as simply ‘Portobelo.’ We offer you the BEST: - Timely pick up from your lodging in Panama City - Spacious and comfortable transportation with friendly and knowledgeable drivers. - Expert native guides. - Excellent customer service. We are available to help you with any questions or needs.
Inclusions: Drink: Bottle of water, Roundtrip transportation from your Panama City lodging to the Port., Boat transportation all day, Air-conditioned vehicle, Islands entrance fees, Guide throughout the day
Exclusions: Transportation from the Playa Bonita area has an additional charge of $ 15 per person (min 2), Lunch
Reviewed By Sunshinegirl300
Captain Nano was very laid-back and willing to adjust the tour to our desires. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. The meal was delicious and he is a very gracious host! Our driver, Daniel, was wonderful! We even managed to catch up with him later in the day and he told us about the local ruins, and even saw him on the drive back to Panama City. We knew if we needed help he was nearby (we drove ourselves to/from three marina)! They are a great company to work with!
5. Tour at the Chagres Rainforest and Embera Indian Village
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 11 reviews
Let’s visit a real indigenous Embera community, just 1 hour from Panama City, in the middle of the jungle around the Chagres river. This will be an exciting experience far from the civilization with natural and beautiful landscapes, amazing rainforest hike and the surprising Embera lifestyle.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local guide, Fruits in season, Lunch
Exclusions: Handcrafts
Reviewed By PolPop6770
A must do experience while visiting Panama. It is a personalized tour that includes the history the canal and Panama. The tour also includes a boat ride in the canal lake to Monkey Island where the monkeys are adorable and fun.
6. Discover the Spanish Colonial Fortresses in Panama
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 5 reviews
Starting this adventure aboard the Panama Railway is one of the great train journeys in the world. In addition to its colorful history, the railway follows a scenic route through the Isthmus of Panama. Then we invite you invite you to discover the fortresses of the Spaniards on the Atlantic Coast of Panama, you will observe the architectural wonder of the colonial era, the great nature that borders the fortresses. we will walk where the soldiers of the Spanish kingdom were defending the passage through the community of chagres that constitute a magnificent example of the military architecture of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Later we will visit Portobelo which is a natural port and a village located in the Republic of Panama. It was one of the most important towns in America. At the end we will close with a stop at the famous Playa la Angosta where you can swim in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean of the Panamanian Caribbean
Inclusions: Bottled water, Please indicate whether you take sugar-free or normal soda, Train ticket, ticket to San Lorenzo, Certified guide, Promotion every child from 0 to 11 years old will only pay at $ 50.00 surcharge in cash or credit card
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee and/or Tea
Reviewed By 855zacm
Excellent experience and the best thing we've done near Panama City! Our guide Eustacio came to pick us up right from our apartment in Panama City and was brilliant! He spoke great English, was super friendly and was knowledgeable about the region and the wildlife. We saw three different types of monkeys, many different birds, and got to feed the capuchins a little from the boat. It was obvious that Eustacio respected the nature and wasn't trying to exploit the animals. When we got a little unlucky with the monkeys to begin with, we stayed out longer than planned and visited extra areas to make sure we got to see them.
7. Panama Canal Train, Agua Clara Canal Lock Center & Colon Fort
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 5 reviews
Panama Canal Train and Colon Tour | Agua Clara Lock Neo Panamax Visitor Center Duration 8 Hours The Panama Canal Train takes passengers from Panama City to the Colon train station through a scenic route with the Panama Canal, the Chagres river and tropical mountain range on both sides. For tourists wanting to visit the Forts and touristic areas of Colon, it is also combined with a City, Fort Tours and Agua Clara Lock Center.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private tour, Train tickets
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrances to activities, Pick up from Playa Bonita Hotel
Reviewed By Andrew C
We had a wonderful day on Lake Gatun yesterday and saw lots of wildlife. Sloths, iguanas, birds, several types of monkeys and tamarin. Sebastian our guide couldn’t have been better. We also saw ships going through the Panama Canal. We had lunch on a houseboat in the river and then kayaked to a waterfall and swim. Our pick up from the hotel was prompt with a good driver who spoke good English and explained some historical facts to me.
8. Day Tour at Panama Canal and Monkey Island, from Ocean to Ocean
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 24 reviews
Day tour to visit the Panama Canal at both coasts, Atlantic and Pacific, only possible on this is tour mixing the amazing structures of the Panama Canal, the beauty of the rainforest, wildlife and the experience of being inside the Panama Canal through Gatun Lake. Small groups or private tours available.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round trip transfer by air-conditioned Van or SUV, Bottled water, Private transportation, Boat tour in the Gatun Lake and Monkey Island
Exclusions: Lunch is not included in the price however we will take time for lunch at noon in a local restaurant at Colon or you could bring food., Panama Canal Railway is not operating for passengers due to Covid19 and it won't be part of the tour
Reviewed By PolPop6770
A must do experience while visiting Panama. It is a personalized tour that includes the history the canal and Panama. The tour also includes a boat ride in the canal lake to Monkey Island where the monkeys are adorable and fun.
9. Colon Free Zone
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 3 reviews
Only one (1) hour from Panama City, located in the province of Colon, is the largest free-trade zone in America and the second largest in the world, where you can get a wide range of products at very good prices.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup.
Exclusions: Entrance fees; Upon arriving you must purchase your passport entry for USD 5.00., Drop-off
10. Embera Indian Village
the professional tour guide will show you how this beautiful tribe lives from many years ago is a unique experience
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Soda/Pop
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