Colón, Panama, is a port on the Caribbean side of the Panama Canal, and a crucial anchor point on a massive number of full or partial canal expeditions.
Colón, Panama – a core port for so many travels across the Panama Canal. This little port city is the starting point or an essential stop on many Canal journeys, hosting ships from many of the major international lines. In Colón itself, visitors will have plenty of ways to spend their time. For one, there’s a massive duty-free shopping area, and the area is also only a short drive away from Panama City. The area is also near the rainforest, Gatun Lake and Soberania National Park for nature lovers, along with being home to the San Lorenzo Castle and Fort Portobelo for more history-minded travelers. Check out Colón-inclusive itineraries below!