Half-Day Trip To Colon from Panama City, Panama
When you visit Panama I think most people want to see both oceans. The Pacific is easy because that's Panama City, but the Atlantic can be a challenge.
Colon is Panama's 2nd largest city and it's on the Atlantic side. But it is considered unsafe and tourists are strongly advised against going on their own. However, many guided bus tours are available.
I hate taking guided bus tours because you always end up wasting part of your valuable day going to places you don't care about or being dragged into jewelry stores, tea houses, etc.
Despite all the warnings, I decided to go to Colon on my own and use a local guide to visit the places I really wanted to see. Buses leave all the time to Colon from Panama City and if you time your day (or half day) correctly you can return to Panama City on a near-empty Panama Canal Railway train at about 5:00 PM which affords great views of the canal ($25 one way in 2019).
In summary, I took a bus from Panama City at noon to the Colon Bus Terminal and immediately got into a cab (very important - you must immediately get into a cab - but they are everywhere), went to the Radisson Hotel ($5 fare, 10 blocks) where I hired a guide who took me to the places I wanted to see and dropped me at the train station. The whole 6 hour turnaround cost me $110 and I did only what I wanted while avoiding any danger in Colon. I'm sure this could be done cheaper depending on how much time you want to spend and your negotiating skills, etc. I paid my guide $50 plus a tip for about 2-3 hours but it can probably be done cheaper. But by hiring a guide at the best hotel in town vs. using cab drivers I felt like I got a better experience.
I even had some time to eat a late lunch back at the Radisson Hotel before going to the train station (although snack food is available on the train).
Have fun visiting Colon. There are other attractions I didn't see, like the Colon Free Zone (shopping), and a fort and other historical areas nearby.
Top10 Recommended Hotels in Panama City, Panama, Panama
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Panama City, Panama, Panama
1. Hard Rock Hotel Panama Megapolis *****
2. Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama City *****
3. Ramada Plaza Panamá - Punta Pacífica ****
4. RIU Plaza Panama *****
5. Trump Ocean Club Panama *****
6. Royal Sonesta Panama *****
7. Courtyard by Marriott Panama at Multiplaza Mall ****
8. Novotel Panama City ****
9. Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro ****
10. American Trade Hotel *****
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1. Avenida Balboa Boulevard Elhayek , 0000 Panama City, Panama
In a striking 66-story tower overlooking Panama’s oceanfront, Hard Rock Hotel Panama Megapolis features a spa, outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. There are 4 restaurants, 6 bars, a rooftop lounge and a nightclub.
2. Avenida Balboa-Multicentro, 0833-0293 Panama City, Panama
Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama City. A heated outdoor pool, gym and spa with a Turkish bath, hot tub and massage service are featured at this stylish Panama City hotel. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi and city or sea views.
3. Vía Israel y Calle 71 San Francisco, Panama City, Panama
Featuring an outdoor pool and a spa and health club, Ramada Plaza Panamá-Punta Pacífica is in Panama City. It offers panoramic views of the city and free Wi-Fi.
4. Calle 50 con 53 Este, Marbella, 0000 Panama City, Panama
In the business district, Riu Plaza Panama provides stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features an outdoor pool with a hot tub and a spa. The Santuario Nacional Corazón de María Church is just 293 m away.
5. Calle Punta Colon, Punta Pacífica, 0833-00321 Panama City, Panama
On Panama Bay, this 5-star hotel features a variety of on-site restaurants. Spacious modern rooms boast private balconies and ocean views.
Trump Ocean Club Panama offers its guests the possibility to relax in the large pool and deck area which also offers waterfront dining. The hotel includes a full floor of designer shops.
6. Calle Ricardo Arias, Bellavista España, 0000 Panama City, Panama
Royal Sonesta Panama. This stylish hotel is in the center of Panama City, in Bella Vista and close to the city's financial district. Royal Sonesta Hotel & Casino Panama features a spa, gym and a sit-down restaurant.
7. Via Israel Multiplaza Pacific Mall, 12345 Panama City, Panama
Located at the heart of the entertainment and business center of Panama City, this hotel features 2 on-site restaurants and an outdoor pool. Its spacious rooms include free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.
8. JOSE I. FABREGAS Y THAIS DE PONDS, AL LADO DE LA CASA DE MANO DE PIEDRA DURAN, DIAGONAL A JAP JAP - SECTOR BELLAVISTA - EL CANGREJO, 00000 Panama City, Panama
Featuring a restaurant and a fitness center, the Novotel Panama City is in Panama City, just 3.2 km from Panama Bay. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
9. Via Veneto, El Cangrejo, 00000 Panama City, Panama
Tryp by Wyndham Panama Centro is located just over half a kilometer from Panama town center and a 10-minute drive from Panama International Airport. It features an outdoor pool, fitness center and a rooftop with city views.
10. Plaza Herrera, Casco Viejo, 00000 Panama City, Panama
Featuring an outdoor pool, a gym, a restaurant and a jazz bar, the American Trade Hotel is in the historic center of Panama City. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
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