Fort San Lorenzo (UNESCO)
Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1595 to guard the mouth of the Chagres River. One of the finest examples of Spanish colonial military architecture in the Americas, attacked by both Francis Drake and Henry Morgan. The ruins offer dramatic cliff-top views where the Chagres River meets the Caribbean Sea, surrounded by tropical forest.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage Site paired with Portobelo fortifications
- Original 16th-century cannons still in defensive positions
- Dramatic views of the Chagres River meeting the Caribbean Sea
- 30,000-acre protected area with excellent birdwatching
Best Time to Visit
December to April (dry season). Avoid after heavy rains due to dirt roads.
Stay Nearby
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Costa Arriba, Colón — ~75 km / ~1 h from Panama City (resort private road)
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Dovle Cincuentenario Loft — Ground Floor Corner
Coco del Mar, Panama City — Near Omar Park
Dovle Cincuentenario Loft — Upper Floor Corner
Coco del Mar, Panama City — Near Omar Park
Dovle Selva — Coco del Mar
Coco del Mar, Panama City — Near Omar Park
BIOMA — Costa del Este
Costa del Este, Panama City — Modern residential area
Cavarosa — Amador Causeway
Amador Causeway, Panama City — Panama Canal entrance
MOVA by B&B Italia — Obarrio
Obarrio, Panama City — Across from CAF HQ, next to SOHO Mall, Calle 50
UpTown Condo Suites — Uruguay Street
Uruguay Street, Bella Vista — Dining & culture hub near San Francisco and Obarrio
Nayamara — Amador Causeway
Amador Causeway, Panama City — Facing the Panama Canal and Pacific Ocean
Playa Escondida — Phase 2
María Chiquita, Costa Arriba — official master plan (Arenas, Oasis, Marina, Lagoon Village)
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