Central America

Things to Do in Colon

Top Things to Do in Colon

Things to Do in Colon

Popular things to do

Ways to tour Colon

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Colon.

LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour
461
Bus Tours
from
₱7,542.31
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Tour at the Chagres Rainforest and Embera Indigenous Village
57
Adventure Tours
from
₱6,397.00
per adult (price varies by group size)
Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort and Canal Expansion
4
Bus Tours
from
₱4,011.39
per adult
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Snorkeling on The Caribbean side of Panama
4
from
₱7,542.31
per adult
Panama Zip-Line Adventure over Gatun Lake with Kayaking or Horse back-riding
1
Adventure Tours
from
₱10,559.23
per adult (price varies by group size)
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Day Tour at Panama Canal and Monkey Island, from Ocean to Ocean
23
Adventure Tours
from
₱9,218.38
per adult (price varies by group size)
Panama Canal Full Transit Boat Tour
25
Lunch Cruises
from
₱16,202.00
per adult
Historic Portobelo and Panama Canal Sightseeing Tour with Scenic Train Ride
7
Rail Tours
from
₱13,687.89
per adult (price varies by group size)
Tour to the Caribbean Coast: 3 Islands: Grande, Mamey and Monkey plus "Love Tunnel", Including Historic Portobelo Fort
9
Full-day Tours
from
₱9,441.85
per adult
Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Panama City tour and Miraflores Locks
8
Bus Tours
from
₱4,298.00
per adult

Shore Excursions

Top Attractions in Colon

1. Gatun Locks

Points of Interest & Landmarks

The expansion of the canal to accomodate 14000 TEU ships (up from 4500 TEU) just completed will further revolutionise…

2. Agua Clara Locks

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers

By georgecmeredith

Ships were built to match the size of the Panama Canal and port facilities all over the world were built to fit the…

3. Fort San Lorenzo

Historic Sites

The Fort is what is left of numerous battles between the English and Spanish to secure the new world to old world gold…

4. Portobelo National Park

Historic Sites • National Parks

By Resort545463

Portobelo is a quiet town seemingly in the middle of nowhere. It's steeped in history, bright colors and third world...

5. Observation Centre Canal Expansion

Observation Decks & Towers

This center has a movie hall where movie about the history and making of the Panama Canal is shown, which is very int...

6. Chagres National Park

National Parks

The Chagres National Park is unique and is situated on the outskirts of Panama City. It can be accessed from Colon as...

7. Centro de Visitantes de Agua Clara

Visitor Centers

The viewing area is nice where you can watch the ships going through the locks....

8. Gatun Eco Adventures

Amusement & Theme Parks

Colon, Panama. We were on an eleven day cruise. Our second stop was Colon, Panama. We booked a tour to see the Canal...

9. The Galeta Marine Laboratory

Educational sites

For visitors, this location is one of the easiest and the insight into today's Panama one of the best....

10. Atlantic Bridge

Bridges

We visited Colon just to go through the Bridge, and were overwhelmed with the beauty of this bridge. Recommend anyone...

11. Paseo Marino

Points of Interest & Landmarks

The area is good to visit and take pictures, excellent people and colorful views. wonderful place to have fun

12. Catedral Inmaculada Concepción

Churches & Cathedrals

About the only thing still in its original state in this church is the beautiful Italian Carrera marble floors...a...

Tours & Sightseeing

Ports of Call Tours

Full-day Tours

Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Cultural & Theme Tours

Outdoor Activities

Private Sightseeing Tours

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What travelers are saying

TAMAN1951
Liberty Lake, WA5,982 contributions
Nice structure
The function of the locks is quite interesting.

Key part of the success of the canal system functioning quite well after we over100 years.

Worth a visit.