"Not the A-hole of the planet as is often referred" Colón by Wanderboy43

Colón Travel Guide: 12 reviews and 43 photos

I stayed in Colon about 5 days and got to appreciate the city. There are blocks you want to avoid, but it´s important to differentiate between what´s poor and what´s dangerous. Colon is definitely a poor city, and the dilapitated buildings more than show that. But, families live there and I met some very friendly people. I didn´t feel safe walking around too much at night however.

Stroll the main drag

You can walk all through the city. It has a nice layout. Apparently things were a bit better when the Americans were still running the canal. The place has seen better days.

Old buildings

Could use a visit to Homedepot

Colon is the poorest looking place I´ve ever been. There are scores of buildings that look almost as bad as this one. Just right downtown.
Anyway, you can visit the Yacht club for a nice meal or a drink, and get onto a yacht going through the Canal (as a line handler)

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nice people, interesting
Cons:Really poor and a bit dangerous
In a nutshell:One of my favorite cities!

Last visit to Colón: May 2005
Intro Updated Jul 9, 2005
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Use the internet Favorites (1)

Nice, clean, fast, cheap internet. On the main street through Colon more travel advice

Cheap, clean, and safe Hotels (1)

Clean, nice staff, safe, TV. For $9 single Double room I had was nicer than the single on teh top floor. Nice... more travel advice

To Panamá City and back Transportation (1)

You can grab a bus downtown (close to the Yacht Club) to Panamá City for just $2. Or, go to the yacht club in Colón to... more travel advice

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sworks Jul 15, 2010 at 6:53 AM

How far is Panama city from Colon port. as we are there for a one day visit. Is shopping better in the free zone ,and or can you recommend places to shop for the deals Thanks