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How to Ride Panama’s Historic Train & Visit a Beach

Useful Facts to Know to Enjoy Romantic Vacations in Panama | Choose Panama
For a long time, the Panama Canal Railway has conveyed travelers and cargo between the clamoring Panama City and the Caribbean port of Colon. Today, passengers take the train from Panama City to Colon to step back in time and experience the notable railroad for them, alongside flawless landscape in the Panama isthmus. 

The 76.6 km (47.6-mile) train route runs corresponding to the Panama Canal, slices through thick rainforest, and even crosses Gatun Lake, all in about 60 minutes. En route, you can get looks at the Canal through the wilderness and appreciate seeing ships line up in Gatun Lake. 

​Let’s have a discussion on how to ride Panama’s historic train and visit a beach!

Panama Canal Railway Schedule and Prices 

The train leaves every morning at 7:15 am from Panama City to reach Colon and works Monday to Friday. The arrival train from Colon to Panama City additionally runs Monday to Friday and leaves at 17:15 pm. A single direction train ride takes around 60 minutes.

A single direction ticket costs $25 USD for grown-ups and $15 for kids 2-12. There is a senior resident cost of $17.50; however that is just for Panamanian residents and changeless inhabitants.

You can buy your ticket manually at the train station; however, keep some cash if the credit card reader isn't working. In case you are going with in excess of 10 individuals, contact the railroad ahead of time through their site to hold your spots.

What to Expect

Initially, go toward the Corozal Passenger Station in Panama City, which is between Allbrook Mall and the Miraflores Locks. You can take a taxi or Uber to arrive.

We suggest arriving by 6:45 am at the most recent, a half hour before the train leaves. In case you arrive early, you will have a superior possibility of getting a decent seat in the dome vehicle with the glass rooftop, where there are no booked seats. The cooling in the dome vehicle is at times very high, so bring a sweater if you get cold effectively. For the train from Panama City to Colon, sit on the left-hand side of the train for the best perspectives.

Other trains are additionally flawless and not typically as swarmed, with vintage wood framing and a covered floor. There's likewise an open-air perception stage.

Complimentary espresso or tea on the train is incorporated with your ticket. You likewise get a little nibble of chips, treats, sweets, and raisins; however, the train workers may not give your nibble to you until the finish of the outing.

During the ride, you'll see a ton of thick rainforest, with some short perspectives on the Canal locks from the train. The absolute best perspectives go along as you are crossing Gatun Lake on a boulevard.

Bottom Line

In case you're a history lover, a train aficionado, or simply searching for enjoyment with day trips from Panama City, appreciate a one of a kind encounter by taking the train from Panama City to Colon.

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