Colon, Panama

Colon is located at the northern entrance to the Panama Canal. It is an international trade city, most notable for the Colon Free Zone, an import/export hub and a good place to shop. Also in Colon are magnificent colonial Spanish forts such as Fort St. Lorenzo. Water-sports enthusiasts can head to Mamey and Isla Grande islands for scuba diving, swimming and sailing.

Language: Spanish     Currency: Panamanian Balboa (PAB), US dollar (US$)