Colón Island

Colón Island
Colón Island (Isla Colón)
Islands of Panama
Bocas del Toro Archipelago
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Country Panama
State Bocas del Toro Province
District Bocas del Toro
Coordinates 9°23′15″N 82°15′30″W / 9.3875°N 82.25833°W / 9.3875; -82.25833
Capital Bocas del Toro
 - elevation 3 m (10 ft)
 - coordinates 9°20′0″N 82°15′0″W / 9.333333°N 82.25°W / 9.333333; -82.25
Lowest point Sea level
 - location Beaches
 - elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Timezone Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5)
 - summer (DST) No DST (UTC-5)
Location of Isla Colón in Panama

Colón Island (in Spanish: Isla Colón) is the northernmost and main island in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago located in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. The capital city of the province, Bocas del Toro, is located on the island and is one of Panama's main tourist attractions. The city's airport is the centre of flights heading outside of the country and is a hub for Air Panama, the national carrier.

Beachfront hotels, restaurants, night clubs, discothèques and residential districts are prominent on Colón Island, which has one of Panama's biggest ports. The island has a strong boating community. Access to the other nearby islands in the archipelago requires either a private boat, or the rental of a water taxi.

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