The Lost Paradise of Panamá

Castillo de San Lorenzo, or Fort San Lorenzo, is one of those great places to visit that’s not too far off the beaten path. It’s located on the other side of the massive Gatun Locks near a former Canal Zone fort now known simply as Sherman. Many US servicemen are familiar with the Jungle Operations Training Center that was located here for decades. Although there’s a fairly decent road that goes all the way to the national monument, because of its location, not as many people venture this way. Most tend to go to Portobello near Colon.

Aerial view of Castillo San Lorenzo

Read more »