 Colon
is the second most important city of Panama, one hour from
the city by road. Colon is known for its Free zone (the second
largest in the world). Adjacent is Manzanillo
International Terminal-Panamá (MIT), considered
the biggest container transshipment port of Latin America.
This important city also has two ports for cruise ships, Colon
2000 and Pier 6 in the Port of San Cristobal. You can reach
Colon by bus from the Albrook Terminal or by the new Panama
Railroad (Panama Canal Railway Company). Near the city of
Colon are the ruins of Portobelo (more detailed information
in the section SITES OF INTEREST/Monuments), ruins of 16th
Century, as well as beautiful beaches in all this coast of
the Caribbean. For more information on the Colon Free Zone:
http://www.colonfreezone.com
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Isla
Grande is located north of Panama in the Atlantic Ocean.
It is one of the most beautiful islands in Panama. There
you can enjoy snorkel and scuba, fishing and surfing. You
can find different local people offering the equipment necessary
for this type of activity. An excellent place for lodging
is "Bananas Village Resort", which has a private
beach and offers different activities, as well as other
small hotels of good quality and service.
North Corridor until Chilibre or the Transistmian Highway.
You reach the entrance of Sabanitas (before reaching
Colón) and after passing the ruins of Portobelo
you make a transfer to La Guaira and from there you
take a boat (approximately 5 minutes) that will get
you to the island, $1.00 per person.