King Phillip II ordered the fortress to be built in 1595, which is located on the Chagres River commanding a view of the mouth of the river and miles out to sea.
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#1 of 9 attractions in Colon
Attraction type: Historic site
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- Apr 12, 2008 "Fort San Lorenzo, Guardian of the Chagres"
- Mar 29, 2007 "I have been there many times...."
- Nov 28, 2005 "Breathtaking!"
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#2 of 9 attractions in Colon
Picturesque bayside village features the ruins of five Spanish forts, a restored treasure house and the burial place of Sir Francis Drake.
Attraction type: Historic site; National park
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- Jun 5, 2008 "Worth visiting."
- May 21, 2006 "fascinating destinations"
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#3 of 9 attractions in Colon
Attraction type: Island
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- Aug 28, 2008 "Desconectate y date un relax en el caribe Panameño!"
- Jun 9, 2008 "Invierte en ti mismo"
- Jan 4, 2008 "De paseo por Isla grande"
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#4 of 9 attractions in Colon
Attraction type: Other
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- Jun 5, 2008 "Relaxing, fun ride."
- Nov 28, 2005 "Loved It"
- Jun 21, 2005 "Lovely Ride, Subpar Service"
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#5 of 9 attractions in Colon
Attraction type: Historic site
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- Jun 5, 2008 "Driving across Gatún."
Located on the eastern side of the Panama Canal, this 300,000-acre park features the Chagres River and Lake Alajuela, which are popular spots for camping, rafting, fishing and other water sports.
Attraction type: National park
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#8 of 9 attractions in Colon
Attraction type: Tour
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- Mar 28, 2008 "Colon -- Stop #1 of 3 on Carnival cruise"
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