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Fort San Lorenzo Portobelo ruins Panama canal sightseeing Tour

Panama City, Panama · 10h · 2–10 people

Runs in English Spanish French

  • Easy

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LIVE FOLKS

Panama City, Panama · Agency

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The ruins of El Castillo de San Lorenzo and those of Portobelo, once formed the strategic points of defenses of San Lorenzo at the Mouth of the Chagres River and the two fortifications of Portobelo.

Before there was the water bridge thus the Panama Canal there was first, the Dry canal that was used for the transfer of Gold, Silver and spices in an out Panama to Spain. With your Tour guide in this full day excursion, learn in depth about the glorious days of Panama, the strategic alliances that were made, the lines of defenses by the mouth of the Chagres River in San Lorenzo and in Portobelo, the triangle route formed by Nombre de Dios, Camino de Cruces and Panama Viejo to store and transfer gold in and out of Panama. This combines the pre-Columbus, colonization and post colonization era, the opportunity to fully indulge and immerse in the complete history of Panama, discover what made possible the construction of the Rail way, where its materials were transported from, the construction of the Panama Canal and its expansion. You will visit the Panama Canal expansion center, El Castillo de San Lorenzo and Portobelo and its attractions.

What's included

  • Food and drinks
  • Certified Local Tour guide
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off services
  • All taxes, fee and handling charges
  • Bottled water
  • All Entry / Admissions fees to all sites and attractions
  • Lunch stop (out of pocket expenses)

Not included

  • Gratuities / Tips
  • Gratuities
  • Insurance

What to bring

  • Sun screens
  • Hat / Cap
  • Sun glasses

Know before you go

  • Available Languages: English & Français
  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Please note
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking,
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Some terrains are not wheelchair accessible
  • Some terrains are not stroller accessible
  • Infant seats are unavailable in Transportation
  • This tour will have a maximum of 10 travelers.
  • This tour runs rain or shine.

Pickup: Anywhere within 5.0 km of Panama City. You agree the place with your guide after booking.

Drop-off: Back where your guide collected you.

Same as Pick-up

Cancellation policy: Free until 2 days before: Full refund if you cancel at least 2 days before the start. After that, no refund.

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

What you'll do

  1. 1
    From Panama City to Colon
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    Departure from Panama City to Colon taking the north toll road.

  2. 2
    Agua Clara – Duration 1 hour
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    Visit the Panama Canal expansion tourist center to discover the engineering behind the new set of locks and watch the Post Panama boats going through the lock’s chambers.

  3. 3
    El Castillo de San Lorenzo – Duration 1:45 hour
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    Cross the lazy name bridge of the Atlantic side, to go through the San Lorenzo National Park for 30 minutes. Discover the ruin of El Castillo de San Lorenzo as the unique line of defense by the mouth of the Chagres River.

  4. 4
    Portobelo Town and attractions – Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
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    Visit Portobelo, drive through Portobelo National Park to the town, visit the ruins of Portobelo and walk through the town. visit San Geronimo fort and Santiago Battery, The Black Christ Church The former Custom house (if opened) The Museum (if opened).

  5. 5
    Lunch Stop
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    A lunch stop of 1 hour is included at your own pocket expenses.

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