Agua Clara Canal Lock Center & Colon Fort

Agua Clara Canal Lock Center & Colon Fort

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About This Experience in Panama City

Colon Tour | Agua Clara Lock Neo Panamax Visitor Center Duration 7 Hours Agua Clara Lock The great construction of the Expanded Panama Canal continues to marvel local residents and visitors. Some interesting facts are related to the amount of material utilized. For example, the 192 thousand tons of steel required for the construction of Third Set of Locks could be used to build 19 Eiffel Tower. Fort San Lorenzo Castillo de San Lorenzo was first authorized in 1564. But like many other works of the Spanish crown in the Indies it took forty years before any construction began. The site selected was high on a cliff, where canons could effectively protect the entrance to the Charges River and offered an unencumbered view of the ocean for miles. The first fort, like all those of early Panama, used ancient double palisade techniques, where two opposing wooded walls would be in filled with earth and then roofed with woven reed and palm thatch.

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What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Agua Clara Visitor Center entrance
  • Entrance to San Lorenzo Fort
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Pickup from Playa bonita hotels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 60 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

The center has a theater and observation center 2 hours

The center has a theater and observation center.

We will pick up clients from hotels in the city of Panama 3 hours

We will pick up clients from hotels in the city of Panama. Train tickets included and one hour ride to Colon, then pick up by the guide to visit Agua Clara center, Fort Sherman & Fort San Lorenzo

Optional lunch stop at port colon and optional... 1 hour

Optional lunch stop at port colon and optional visit of the Old school of the Americas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.

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