Panama · UNESCO Heritage Sites

10-Hour Panama City and Colón Tour with Portobelo and Canal Locks

10 Hours Round trip from Panama City Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Portobelo's historic wealth and the blended cultures of Panama and Colón
02 Visit Santiago de la Gloria Fort and San Gerónimo Fort, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites
03 See the Black Christ Church, home to the town's centuries-old dark-skinned Christ statue
04 Ride the 150-year-old train through Panama Canal landscapes of rivers, lakes, flora, and fauna
05 Watch mega-ships transit the canal at the Aguas Claras Locks Visitor Center

Learn about Portobelo's wealth, the importance of its geographic position, and the combined cultures and lifestyles of Panama and Colón on this full-day tour. Visit Portobelo National Park, marvel at Santiago de la Gloria Fort and San Gerónimo Fort, and stop at the Black Christ Church, the town's religious center for centuries. Experience the new Aguas Claras Locks, a 21st-century masterpiece of the Panama Canal, and complete the day with a ride on the 150-year-old railroad through landscapes of rivers, lakes, flora, and fauna.

Experience the daily transit of mega-ships from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, including vessels carrying more than 15,000 containers, at the Aguas Claras Locks Visitor Center.

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What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colon, Panama City

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Panama City, Portobelo Forts, and Aguas Claras Locks

Meet your Panama City tour guide and drive through the city.
Proceed to Portobelo National Park in Colón, followed by a visit to the Museo de La Real Aduana de Portobelo.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Santiago de la Gloria Fort and San Gerónimo Fort. Watch a short documentary about the site and visit the museum.
Head to the Black Christ Church, which houses a dark-skinned Christ statue that has been the town's religious center for centuries.
Take a ride on the 150-year-old train with its friendly crew and air-conditioned cars, and enjoy the Panama Canal landscapes, rivers, lakes, flora, and fauna.
Experience the daily transit of mega-ships from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, including vessels carrying more than 15,000 containers, at the Aguas Claras Locks Visitor Center.