This small and sometimes overlooked Caribbean city is the capital of Colón Province in Panama. It is located near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. The city is the capital of Panama's Colon Province. The city was founded in 1850. It was established in 1850 and named Aspinwall but later changed to Colón which is Spanish for Columbus. The Panama Canal entrance is also located here which makes it a major port and stopping point for ships.
Iconic Neighborhood
New Washington Hotel
Address: Calle Bolivar s/n, Colón, Panama
Phone:+507 441-8120
1.1 miles from Cruise Terminal
Sand Diamond Hotel
Address: Centro Comercial Millenium Plaza, Zona Libre de Colón, 0302 Colón, Panama
Phone: +507 447-1000
2 miles from Cruise Terminal
Address:
Puerto Cruseros
Paseo Gorgas, Colón, Panama
Parking garage is available a short walk from the cruise port