Portobelo, Panama Canal and historical 1855 train ride

Location: Panama

Activity: Countryside Tours, Sightseeing

Languages spoken: English, French

Duration: 10 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Portobelo National Park
Portobelo ruins now part of the world heritage (UNESCO)
Museum
Custom House
The Black Christ
Panama canal Locks - Aguara Clara
Big Vessels transiting the locks
The Historical train of 1855

All about the trip

Panama has a unique history of diversity of races, religions and cultures, with a unique purpose to connect the world due to its geographic position. Portobello, was built by enslaved Africans, alongside with Indians for the benefit of the Spaniards. Its wealth, desired by privateers, and pirates, a great accumulation of gold from other colonies in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The ruins of Portobello speak volume of the prosperity of the world heritage site, colonial custom, museum, churches, traditions, forts and the Black Christ. Travel back to the 16th century to learn about Portobelo wealth, geographic position importance and its combined cultures and lifestyles, then come back to the present

days to understand the contribution made, its people, culture, and wealth. Visit the new locks of the canal (Aguas Claras) a 21st century masterpiece, and to top up your experience take a ride on the over 150 years railroad financed and built by the United States of America, dated from the 19th century the construction of the first transcontinental Railroad in the region; the train takes you from Colon to Panama City and provides an outstanding experience of the canal landscape, lakes, rivers, flora and fauna.

We have combined 3 cities to relate the events that took place in 3 different centuries to bring you to the uttermost historical experience you might have ever had before.

What is included in the price

Certified Local Tour guide
Hotel Pick-up and drop-off services
Transportation to and from all sites and activities scheduled
Bottled water
Entry / Admissions fees for all sites / attractions
Cover all tax for all sites / attractions

What is not included in the price

Gratuities / Tips

Not wheelchair accessible (in some Terrains). Not stroller accessible (in some Terrains). Not suitable for pets. Infant seats unavailable.

Instructions

This tour requires good weather to run, it may be rescheduled or canceled due to bad weather.

What to take with you?

Sun screens
Hat / Cap
Sun glasses

Itinerary

	At 8:30 a.m. our tour guide will be waiting for you and greeting you at the lobby of your hotel to pick you up. Detailed information will be provided to you about the scheduled activities and the site to visit.
	Drive towards Portobelo
	Visit Portobelo
	See the Black Christ
	The Forts
	Museum
	Custom
	The new Locks in Colon
	Train to return to Panama

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We offer Free pick-up from all hotels in Panama city, Casco Viejo and Playa Bonita (Hotels Dream and Westing).
Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

See above.

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.