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| Colón | ||
| province | Colón | |
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| Residents | 241.817 (2016) | |
| height | 9 m | |
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Colón is a city in Panama, it is the capital of the province of the same name and is located on the Atlantic coast.
background
The city of Colón was founded in 1850 when the construction of the Panama Canal Railway began. This railway line extends over a length of 76.7 km across the Isthmus of Panama from Colón to Panama City. Around 1900 the population of the city was around 3,000. By building the Panama Canal however, it rose rapidly. In 1931 there were already 31,000 inhabitants. Today around a quarter of a million people live in Colón, but by no means all of them are on a wage. Due to the social grievances, property and violent crimes are the order of the day, especially in the area around the free port, where people from all over Latin America have settled. For safety reasons, tourists should only move around the city in groups. It is also advisable to take part in organized tours.
getting there
By plane
By train
By bus
In the street
The city is on the Autopista Panamá-Colón
By boat
The 1 Colón 2000 The cruise terminal is in the free port
mobility
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Tourist Attractions
Colón is a port city with a cathedral that is well worth seeing. The Panama Canal with its locks is primarily of interest to tourists.
- 1 Mt. Hope. The cemetery is a memorial to the many people who lost their lives when the Panama Railroad was built between 1850-1855. Further graves were added in 1880-1889 during the unsuccessful canal construction project of a French company, then again in 1904-1914 during the construction and completion of the canal under American direction.
activities
- Ride with the Panama Canal Railway of the 2 Atlantic Passenger Station Colón to Corozal near Panama City
- Drive to Gatun lock and to Gatun Lake
- Drive to animal observation in Soberanía National Park
shop
In the city center there is a well-kept supermarket of the nationwide REY chain at the intersection of Avenida Central and Calle 7. The supermarket also has a few parking spaces.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
The traditional 1 Hotel Washington has a large parking lot and a well-tended green area.
security
The city center is very shabby and is considered dangerous. You shouldn't have any valuables with you and stay in the hotel at night. The well-groomed 1 REY supermarket on the corner of Avenida Central / Calle 13 is safe. You can also park there. Avenida Central has a tree-lined promenade. There you can definitely stroll a bit. The very beautiful cathedral on Calle 9 is around the corner. To the worth seeing Hotel Washington with an old Presbyterian church it is better to drive again by car and park in the parking lot of the hotel.
health
Practical advice
trips
From Colón it is Panama City Easily accessible on the road. Aims:
- Old town
- Biomuseo, modern building by Frank Gehry
literature
Web links
- https://municipiocolon.gob.pa/ (it) - Official website of Colón
