Portobelo, Panama Canal and historical 1855 train ride
Location: Panama
Activity: Countryside Tours, Sightseeing
Languages spoken: English, French
Duration: 10 hrs
Difficulty: Easy
Good to know: You can only buy this activity for 10 persons at a time. If you require more places, kindly place more orders.
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- Available from: 02/04/2025
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.
This activity is organised by Live Folks, EL Carmen, calle Ricardo Miro, Panama city, Panama, +507 6028-2013, bookings@livefolks.com.
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Contact
Do you have a question or need more information about the activity?
You can reach our European office between 9am and 5pm CET on weekdays and between 11am and 5pm on weekends and holidays.
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