Railway · Colón · Portobelo

Panama Canal Train & Portobelo Tour

Duration
Schedule
6am–3pm
Pickup & return
Your hotel
Meals
Tour type
Group size
Difficulty
Availability
Monday–Friday only
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From: $150.00

$300 total for 1–2 pax
$300 total for 1–2 pax

Tour Overview

Ride the historic railway alongside the Panama Canal, watching cargo ships transit the waterway from the tracks — then continue into Portobelo, the Caribbean-coast town where Panama’s first customs house, a local museum, and the famous Black Christ church tell the story of the Spanish colonial era.

One day, two experiences: the historic railway and colonial Portobelo. Available Monday–Friday, hotel pickup included.

Your Day, Stop by Stop

  1. Hotel pickup

    Early start at 6am.

  2. Train ride alongside the Panama Canal

    The railway runs parallel to the Canal for most of the route, giving you a view of cargo ships and tankers transiting the waterway that you won’t get from a road or a boat.

  3. Arrival in Colón province

    Your guide meets you for the drive to Portobelo.

  4. Portobelo

    Panama’s first customs building, built to process the Spanish treasure that once passed through this port; the town’s local museum; and the church of the Black Christ of Colón, one of Panama’s most significant religious landmarks.

  5. Lunch stop

    Time is set aside for lunch at a local restaurant (meal itself not included in the tour price).

  6. Return to your hotel

    Back by 3pm.

Good to Know

  • Runs Monday through Friday only — not available on weekends.
  • Meals are not included, but the schedule includes a stop for lunch at a local restaurant with several options.
  • Early departure: pickup is at 6am, with return by 3pm — a full 9-hour day.

FAQ

Is this tour available on weekends?

No — the Panama Canal Train & Portobelo Tour runs Monday through Friday only.

Are meals included?

No, but the tour schedule includes a stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Portobelo, with multiple menu options.

What will I actually see in Portobelo?

Panama’s first customs building, the local museum, and the church of the Black Christ of Colón — one of the country’s most visited religious and historical landmarks.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and return

❌ Not Included

  • Meals (lunch stop built into the schedule)

Tour Highlights

  • Train ride alongside the Panama Canal
  • Panama’s first customs building
  • Portobelo local museum
  • Church of the Black Christ of Colón

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Railway · Colón · Portobelo

Ride the Rails Beside the Panama Canal

One day, two experiences: the historic railway and colonial Portobelo. Available Monday–Friday, hotel pickup included.