The city of Colón,
Panama’s Atlantic capital, will offer visitors all its Caribbean
spice this month during its annual fair, scheduled March 31-April
10 at the grounds adjacent to the Colón 2000 cruise port.
Reflecting the city’s
strong Caribbean heritage, the fair organizers have also included
performances by some of the country’s top reggae performers.
folklore dance performances
will also be part of the daily list of activities, including that
of the Congos, a bizarre African-based dance style that originated
in Costa Arriba -the upper coast of the province of Colón.
Colón’s
fair will be a grand party for all ages, with activities ranging
from dog shows and horse riding events, to cattle and handicraft
exhibits. There will also be an amusement park and lots of food
and drinks.
A visit to Colón’s
fair can be part of a day tour in the province of Colón,
which boasts a number of attractions. In Costa Arriba, the beautiful
coast to the east of the city, visitors can find Playa La Angosta
(a popular beach among Panamanians), the colonial town of Portobelo
and its old Spanish fortifications, and the town of La Guayra, the
point from which local boatmen offer transport to Isla Grande, a
beautiful tiny island a few hundred meters from the mainland, which
provides accomodations for all pockets.
