Things to Do in Cristóbal, Colón

There are 3 attractions in Cristóbal, Colón. Panama Canal, strategic shipping canal connecting atlantic and pacific oceans, is the most popular.

1

Panama Canal

Strategic shipping canal connecting Atlantic and Pacific oceans

Canal

2

Soberanía National Park

Panama Canal watershed forest with rich wildlife

Park

3

Gatun Lake

Artificial Panama lake forming part of Panama Canal

Reservoir

4

Isla Barro Colorado

Tropical island hosting renowned tropical research station

Island

5

Chagres and Fort San Lorenzo

Colonial fort and riverine site guarding the Chagres

Ruins

6

Chagres National Park

Tropical rainforest park protecting Panama Canal watershed

Park

7

Culebra Cut

Artificial canal excavation forming Panama Canal's narrowest section

Monument

8

Lake Alajuela

Reservoir feeding Panama Canal and regional water supply

Reservoir

9

Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo

Spanish colonial forts guarding Caribbean trade routes and ports

Historical Site

10

The Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá

Colonial-era transisthmian route including ports and fortifications

Historical Site