The province of Colon is located in the Caribbean to the Panama Canal entrance, just 55 minutes drive from the Pacific, is the main port for the traffic of almost all goods imported and re-export of the country. Least, Colon is the second city of the Republic, but their trade, it could boast of being the capital of the hemisphere.
In this City is the Colon Free Zone which is the most important free zone in the western world and the second largest center of import and redistribution of the world. Products of any type, including raw materials and machinery can be imported, stored, modified, distributed, processed, assembled, repackaged and then re-exported without being subject to customs taxes.
In this City is the Colon Free Zone which is the most important free zone in the western world and the second largest center of import and redistribution of the world. Products of any type, including raw materials and machinery can be imported, stored, modified, distributed, processed, assembled, repackaged and then re-exported without being subject to customs taxes.
TOURIST PLACES
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FORT SAN LORENZO: was built in 1595 by order of King Philip II of Spain and is seated at the end of the entrance to the Panama Canal. |
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ISLA GRANDE: Known throughout the region for its coral reefs and excellent snorkeling and diving. |
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PORTOBELO: It is one of the most interesting places around Colon. Portobelo is an old Spanish fort located 32 miles north of Colon. BAILE CONGO  TYPICAL FOOD  Their food is very popular in the country for their exquisite taste Caribbean. Seafood is the specialty. The famous Saus (made with pork leg) and Coconut Rice, most notable are the delights of the region.  |
