Colón, Panama

Fort San Lorenzo

Sixteenth-Century Citadel and Modern Marvel Journey through Panama’s past while touring a once-mighty fortress and witness a feat of modern engineering. You will visit the ruins of Fort San Lorenzo, a 16th-century Spanish citadel that sits at the mouth of the Chagres River, overlooking the Caribbean Sea and surrounded by 30,000 acres of protected rainforest. Learn about the fortress’s turbulent history from your guide as you explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and admire striking views of your surroundings. Afterward, embark on a panoramic drive to view a section of the Panama Canal and hear about the history of this mighty feat of engineering. You will also learn more about its recent expansion project, one that has resulted in doubling the canal’s capacity and allowing supersized ships to pass through its waterways. Afterward, you will return to your awaiting ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.