PORTS OF CALL - Panama Canal
Cristobal Pier, Panama
Colón was established in 1850 by Americans building the Transcontinental Railroad. Today it serves as a popular stopping point for people using the modern successor to that important link between oceans.
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For great bargains, shoppers should head to the Colón Free Zone. This duty-free shopping area offers great deals on almost anything you can imagine.
Currency
The official currency of Panama is the U.S. dollar (USD), known as the Balboa. Many stores and restaurants also accept major credit cards, which usually offer you a good exchange rate.