Colón

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Colón

2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in or near Colón.

The list

UNESCO sites in Colón

  • The Colonial Transisthmian Route of PanamáCultural · 2025 · 11 km

    From the 16th century, the isthmus of Panama became a global strategic asset facilitating the transportation of goods and people between the Iberian Peninsula and the colonies of the Kingdom of Spain in America, the arch…

  • Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San LorenzoCultural · 1980 · 12 km

    Magnificent examples of 17th- and 18th-century military architecture, these Panamanian forts on the Caribbean coast form part of the defence system built by the Spanish Crown to protect transatlantic trade.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How many UNESCO sites are there in Colón?
2 World Heritage Sites are recognised near Colón.
← Colón guideThings to do in Colón

About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Site list: UNESCO World Heritage List (CC BY-SA 4.0)