Colón district, Panama

Places to visit near Colón

Colón is a town in Colón district, Panama, home to about 76,643 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 17 forts & heritage, 17 beaches & coast, 5 churches and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (1 km), Colon (1 km) and Limon Bay (4 km).

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Colón, Panama
Colón, Colón district, Panama. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Colón at a glance

Location
Colón district, Panama
Population
about 76,643
Coordinates
9.3545° N, 79.9001° W
Places within 50 km
62 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Colón

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Colón: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Colón

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Colón. The closest is Casa Wilcox (1 km); the best-known is Colon (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Colón

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Colón. The closest is Manzanillo Bay (2 km); the best-known is Limon Bay (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Colón

39 churches within 100 km of Colón. The closest is Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Colón

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Colón. The closest is Punta South Range (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Punta South Range · viewpoint · Panamá Oeste · ~27 km
  • Cerro Jefe · viewpoint · Panamá Province · ~73 km · Must-see
  • Ancón Hill · viewpoint · Panamá Province · ~73 km · Must-see
  • Gold Hill · viewpoint · Panamá Province · ~56 km
  • Cerro Cedro · viewpoint · Panamá Province · ~69 km
  • Cerro Cabra · viewpoint · Panamá Oeste · ~71 km

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Museums near Colón

17 museums within 100 km of Colón. The closest is Miraflores Visitors Center (65 km); the best-known is Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (73 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Colón

15 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Colón. The closest is Isla Telfers (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Colón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Colón
  2. 1 km Colon · heritage site, Colón
  3. 4 km Fort Randolph · fort, Colón
  4. 4 km Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción · church, Colón
  5. 14 km Fort San Lorenzo · fort, Colón
  6. 12 km Limon Bay · beach, Colón
  7. 4 km Back to Colón

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How to reach Colón

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    Within 15 km of Colón

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Colón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1762Casa Wilcox (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1740Manzanillo Bay (2 km)
    Churches539Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints118Punta South Range (27 km)
    Museums017Miraflores Visitors Center (65 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1115Isla Telfers (4 km)
    Other attractions011Pedro Miguel Locks (61 km)
    Waterfalls110El Charco (50 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs58Gatún Northbound Rear (Gatún Locks) (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Monumento Natural Barro Colorado (28 km)
    Parks25Sucre Park (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Jama Mosque (74 km)

    Colón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Colón?

    Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (church, about 1 km), Colon (heritage site, about 1 km), Limon Bay (beach, about 4 km), Fort Randolph (fort, about 4 km), Fort San Lorenzo (fort, about 15 km), Casa Wilcox (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Colón?

    62 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 17 beaches & coast, 5 churches, 1 viewpoint, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Colón?

    Casa Wilcox, about 1 km by road; Aspinwall Monument (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Colón?

    Manzanillo Bay, about 2 km by road; Limon Bay (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Colón?

    Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de la Medalla Milagrosa (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Colón?

    Start in Colón, visit Colon, then Fort Randolph, then Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción, then Fort San Lorenzo, then Limon Bay, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Colón?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Colón

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Colón’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Colón on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.