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A group of people standing in front of a food truck with a colorful mural featuring fish and the word "Delicias." 1
A church with a red roof and a tall tower. 2
A large white statue with outstretched arms on a circular platform, surrounded by a sandy area with palm trees and a clear blue sky. 3
A street lined with palm trees, cars parked along the side, and buildings with balconies. 4
A historic cathedral with two towers, a large circular window, and arched doorways. 5

Colon City tour: Exploring Caribbean roots, food and Afro culture

By Panamanian Aventures
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$150 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

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 storey 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!

Activity location

  • Colon
    • Colon, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Colon
    • Colon, Panama

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Caribbean heritage city tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Let's dive into the roots
Pickup included

Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
AU$150.28 x 2 AdultsAU$300.56
Total
Price is AU$300.56

Solo Travellers

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

personalised service: An option created for solo travellers
Pickup included

Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
AU$193.21 x 1 AdultAU$193.21
Total
Price is AU$193.21

Private and exclusive Combo

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Private
Mini van / Suv
Pickup included

Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
AU$196.07 x 2 AdultsAU$392.14
Total
Price is AU$392.14

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Lunch is not included

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • 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

Activity itinerary

Colon

  • 1h
Colón was founded in 1850 by the Panama Railway 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 centre, 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

Paseo Marino

  • 15m
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.

Christ Episcopal Church

  • 15m
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.

New Washington

  • 15m
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.

Port Colon 2000

  • 15m
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

Colon 2000 Duty Free Mall

  • 20m
Enjoy the amazing view of the cruise port while you do some shopping at the duty-free mall

Zona Libre De Colon (Pass by)

It is the main free trade zone in the Western Hemisphere and one of the main multimodal redistribution logistics centers in the world.

Location

Activity location

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    Colon
    • Colon, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Colon
    • Colon, Panama

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