Portobelo Ruins Canal Expansion & the transcontinental Train Ride

Highlights

  • Agua clara locks

  • Panama canal expansion

  • Portobelo town

  • Portobelo ruins

  • Panama historical train ride

Summary

The Portobelo ruins, a world heritage site, that has been preserved to tell part of Panama colonial history. Panama is known for its important role in the accumulation of wealth for the Spanish crown during the colonial era.

Tour info

Duration
10 hours
Group Size
10
Pricing (From)
Adult: (11-99 years)
$245.00
Child: (5-10 years)
$175.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

The Portobelo ruins, a world heritage site, that has been preserved to tell part of Panama colonial history. Panama is known for its important role in the accumulation of wealth for the Spanish crown during the colonial era, the first transcontinental railway train and its canal today. In this long journey, guided by our tour guide, you will get to know about the most significant historical facts spread across 3 centuries, including the colonization era and its negative impacts. Start your tour from Panama City to Portobelo, Colon, to visit its ruins that are part of UNESCO, the Portobelo ruins and the Portobelo colorful town. Later on, visit Agua Clara, the Panama Canal Expansion visitor center you will learn about its technology and history and at last ride the transcontinental train back to Panama City.

What’s included?

  • Certified Tour Guide

  • Pick-up & Drop off Services

  • Taxes, fees and handling charges

  • All Entry and Admissions fees

  • Bottled water

  • Lunch stop (out of pocket expenses)

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 10h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Before you go

  • This tour will have a maximum of 10 travelers.

  • Most travelers can participate

  • This tour runs rain or shine.

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff

• You should bring any face protective item that you are comfortable with wearing, for additional protection and to meet health protocols. • We encourage tours participants to minimize contact with other people that are not part of their group. 

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

About operator:

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