| Colón Island (Isla Colón) | ||
| Islands of Panama | ||
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Bocas del Toro Archipelago
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| Country | Panama | |
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| State | Bocas del Toro Province | |
| District | Bocas del Toro | |
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| Capital | Bocas del Toro | |
| - elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | |
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| Lowest point | Sea level | |
| - location | Beaches | |
| - elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) | |
| - summer (DST) | No DST (UTC-5) | |
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Location of Isla Colón in Panama
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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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