Full Day Panama Canal and Fort San Lorenzo Exploration: A Historical Journey
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Colón
This one-day tour located on the shores of the Atlantic coast (Caribbean Sea) of Panama gives you an opportunity to immerse yourself in Panama’s history, ranging from the remnants of the Fort San Lorenzo to the newly constructed Aqua Clara locks of the Panama Canal.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center - This new visitors center offers spectacular views of the new locks following the expansion of the canal, and also Lake Gatun. You will be able to see the operation of the Panama Canal and maybe post-panamax vessels transiting the locks.
- Atlantic Bridge - Inaugurated in 2019, the 3rd Panama Canal Crossing, is the longest concrete cable-stayed bridge on the planet.
- Shelter Bay Marina - A perfect stop for lunch where you can enjoy a meal on a terrace or indoor by the water while admiring the many boats anchored in the marina. (Meals not included, but there is a good variety on the menu that will fit your budget.). The Dock Restaurant is serving the fresh locally sourced ingredients with a menu inspired by a Caribbean heritage with an international influence. The marina is located on the decommissioned U.S. military base of Fort Sherman once used to protect the canal Atlantic entrance.
- Fort San Lorenzo - Now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this fortress was built to overlook the mouth of the Chagres River. The ruins of the once mighty Fort San Lorenzo still stand strong surrounded by the beauty of the Caribbean Sea and over 30,000 acres of protected lush rainforest.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup included
- Private transportation for your comfort
- Knowledgeable private driver/guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicles for a cooler ride
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees of $15US per person to Agua Clara and Fort San Lorenzo
Location
Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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122pamg
Feb 24, 2023
Great trip to Aqua Clara locks and Ft. San Lorenzo! - We had a beautiful view of the Agua Clara locks while watching a huge container ship pass through. Also watched a video of the making of the locks there. We then went over the new Atlantic Bridge, then through old Ft. Sherman, passing Shimmy Beach on our way to Ft. San Lorenzo. They are planning to build a visitor center/museum just before the entrance to the fort which should be very nice for future visits. The fort was also being worked on but you could still walk around some of it. Absolutely beautiful view of the Chagres River as it flows into the Atlantic! Our Panama Your Way driver, Gabrielle, then took us to have lunch at the marina by Ft. Sherman. What a view of all the beautiful yachts there!
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Kenc732
Jul 14, 2022
Personalized tour above and beyond - I contacted Panama Your Way fairly last minute, looking for a way of seeing a monument in Colon that was of particular interest to us. They offered to take us there or provide this full day tour AND take us to the monument for the same price as the tour. Our driver/guide was personable and knowledgeable, and an excellent driver as well. He readily agreed to visit the monument twice since we were taking photographs and wanted the morning and afternoon light, even though the traffic in downtown Colon is insane. We had a lovely lunch and visit with him, and visited both other sites. The Fort was a bit of a bust through no one’s fault — it was pouring rain, but we saw the new locks and one of the new massive container ships — it was carrying 1340 containers — passing through them. The view from the new locks is spectacular. And he spotted and showed us howler monkeys several times during the trip. A great day, thanks to Panama Your Way.
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