Port of Balboa

Balboa, Panama

Balboa is a district of Panama City, situated at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Founded during the construction of the canal, the town was named after Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the Spanish conquistador who discovered the Pacific Ocean. It was once the administrative center of the Canal Zone and is now a vibrant port city with a rich history. Attractions in Balboa include the Panama Canal Administration Building, Mi Pueblito Afroantillano, an overlook of Ancon Hill with views of the Canal locks, the Homenaje a la Democracia monument, the Goethals Memorial, the Prado, handicraft markets, bed-and-breakfast hotels, and more. The port is a key gateway for maritime trade, boasting a dry dock, a multimodal terminal connected to Colón by the Panama Canal Railway, and advanced container handling facilities. The tropical climate offers warm temperatures year-round, making it an ideal destination for visitors and trade alike.

Location

City: Panama City

Region: Panama

Country: Panama

Coordinates: 8.950° N, 79.567° W