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Things to see in Colón, Panama (Panama): 18 places and when to go
Colón, Panama is a city in Panama with around 204,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), History (5), Architecture (5). The best known are Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo, Chagres and Fort San Lorenzo and Atlantic Bridge, Panama. The best time to come is December to March; also possible: April to August and November. In June there are 12 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Panama · 9.365, -79.875
- Population
- About 204,000
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · History (5) · Architecture (5) · Wildlife (5) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- December to March.
- Also possible
- April to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- PTY Tocumen, 63 km as the crow flies
What to see in Colón, Panama
The places in and around Colón, Panama, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San LorenzoWorld Heritage site in Panama15 km
- Chagres and Fort San LorenzoFort in Panama15 km
- Atlantic Bridge, PanamaBridge in Panama8.0 km
- Limon BayNatural harbor in Panama5.8 km
- Atlantic Entrance Range Middle LighthouseLighthouse in Panama10 km
- Atlantic Entrance Range Rear LighthouseLighthouse in Panama11 km
- Manzanillo BayBay in Panama1.9 km
- Gatún Northbound Rear LighthouseLighthouse in Panama12 km
- Toro Point LighthouseLighthouse in Panama8.2 km
- Antigua iglesia UniónCultural monument of Panama2.9 km
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral, ColónChurch in Panama, Panama3.2 km
- Estatua Cristóbal ColónCultural monument of Panama3.1 km
- Iglesia de la Medalla MilagrosaCultural monument of Panama2.8 km
- Isla Galeta Protected LandscapeProtected area3.1 km
- Mangrove ReserveProtected area4.2 km
- Protected Wild Area (Caribbean)Protected area12 km
- San Lorenzo Protected LandscapeProtected area12 km
- San Lorenzo Protector ForestProtected area19 km
When to go to Colón, Panama
The best time to visit Colón, Panama is December to March; also possible: April to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:31
- FebBest time11:42
- MarBest time11:56
- AprPossible12:13
- MayPossible12:26
- JunPossible12:33
- JulPossible12:30
- AugPossible12:19
- SepBetter not12:03
- OctBetter not11:47
- NovPossible11:34
- DecBest time11:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 27. In January, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to Panama in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Colón, Panama
The nearest main airport is Tocumen International Airport (PTY, Tocumen), 63 km as the crow flies. How to get around Panama (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Balboa, Panama12 places57 km
- Panama City22 places58 km
- El Valle de Antón7 places88 km
- Paja de Sombrero6 places284 km
- Volcán - Caizán12 places316 km
And all of Panama, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Colón, Panama?
The best known: Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo, Chagres and Fort San Lorenzo, Atlantic Bridge, Panama, Limon Bay, Atlantic Entrance Range Middle Lighthouse. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Colón, Panama?
December to March; also possible: April to August and November. In June there are 12 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 27.
How do you get to Colón, Panama?
The nearest main airport is Tocumen International Airport (PTY), 63 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Colón, Panama as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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- Nature135 places for nature in Panama, from La Amistad International Park to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March. Each with its own season by altitude and
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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