Much like Riba Smith, El Rey offers reasonable prices and a great selection, as well as a rewards card, deli items and a large stock of liquor, wine and beer.
Highest rated places of interest or tour operators on Tripadvisor, based on traveller reviews. As far as staying in Jack, in reference to Colon not being safe and you staying in Colon, please find below one of my previous posts on this TOPIC: “Despite me being a new member on Trip Advisor, with very few posts and not one of the Destination Experts on This new government is working very hard to change the image of the city of Colon, and they have done a great job, but sadly this will take a few years to accomplish. If you have planty of time - sure check it out - the FTZ is huge and you will need a map, there is also an office you need to stop by and get a pass to enter - just need your passport.There are new hotels in Colon but all on the outskirts of town, the City itself has lots and lots of people in the streets personally I find the city an unpolished gem - , during the day with local guide - would be OK, at night - no - with a local or not - Colon is dangerous at night.Thank you Roberto for your input. Circulating pick-up trucks with loudspeakers announce the variety of the day: oranges for juicing, watermelon and/or pineapple, depending on the season.Perfume, cigarettes, liquor, watches, jewelry, electronics, high-end clothing and handbags, cosmetics and more are all available inside, after receiving permission at the main office and presenting proper paperwork. You can find very large modern homes here and the crime rate is much lower. Colón is a city and seaport in Panama, beside the Caribbean Sea, lying near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. Colón’s greatest claim to fame—and the main reason visitors come here—is the Colón Free Zone, a massive shopping showroom where wholesalers, retailers and the general public shop. Select from our best shopping destinations in Colon without breaking the bank. Maybe I should clarify, I am looking for higher end fishing goods to re-export in the US in small amounts, maybe a total of 20 to 30 top-end reels and maybe some high end cameras and external hard-drives. Panama Vacations is a luxury travel specialist offering Panama all inclusive travel packages with the best hotels, resorts and tours in the country. - See 188 traveler reviews, 59 candid photos, and great deals for Colon, Panama, at Tripadvisor.
Colon 2000. To help you plan your visit, here is our guide to the best places and shopping areas in Colon. Colon, Panama near Panama City has an official duty-free shopping zone, also known as Zone Libre de Colon. Our local experts will respond to your request within 24 hours Payless Shoes to Jimmy Choos, open-air artisanal markets to established souvenir shops, $2.99 shirt bins to Armani, chinitos (Chinese-owned mini-markets) to gluten-free pasta: Panama has something for everyone. We are a full-service provider offering domestic flights, guided tours and fine lodging. PriceSmart (Central America and the Caribbean’s Costco) and Do-It Center (Panama’s version of a Home Depot) make setting up a home familiar and comfortable.Colón’s Free Trade Zone, an hour from Panama City, is the second-largest duty-free area in the world and is quite the experience: 2,500+ companies in operation and perfumes, jewelry, name-brand clothing, leather goods and cigarettes in high supply for discount prices.There are 47 restaurants and cafes, with outdoor lounges to on-the-go frozen yogurt stands. With the new Toll-highway the travelling time is reduced to one hour each way. Multiplaza is even home to With almost 400 stores and restaurants and even a bowling alley, Albrook also has a conjoining bus station and nearby airport for all domestic travel, as well as popular inexpensive trips to Costa Rica. Central Colon – This is where most of the nightlife and action takes place. There is really nothing to see in the town, itself, either.