Day 3: The Trans–Isthmian Route
Pick up and transfer to the Corozal train station, where we board the famous Panama Canal Railway train for a 1 hour ride across the isthmus to the Caribbean port city of Colon. From there we continue to the historic town of Portobelo famous for its trade fairs during the 17th century and visit the old Customs building and the Spanish fortifications.
Afterwards we travel west and cross the Panama Canal over the Gatun Locks and proceed to Fort San Lorenzo. Built at the mouth of the Chagres River to fortify and protect the river entrance to Las Cruces Trail, it was also used as the port of entry for the gold diggers on their way to California in the 1880s during the Gold Rush.
We will be traveling along lush rainforest where we might have the opportunity to see more Monkeys, Sloths, Toucans and other wildlife. On the way back to Panama City, we visit the remnants of Las Cruces Trail, a 400 year old colonial trail used by the Spaniards to transport gold across the isthmus.
Night at the COUNTRY INN – PANAMA CANAL (BLD)