Fort Sherman

#23 among destinations in Panama

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Fort Sherman is a former United States Army base in Panama, located on Toro Point at the Caribbean end of the Panama Canal, on the western bank of the Canal directly opposite Colón. It was the primary defensive base for the Caribbean sector of the Canal, and was also the center for US jungle warfare training for some time. Its Pacific-side partner was Fort Amador. Both bases were turned over to Panama in 1999. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 9°21'47"N, 79°57'11"W

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Fort Sherman – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort San Lorenzo, Atlantic Bridge, Manzanillo International Terminal, Colón District.

4.4 miSW
, Historical place, Archaeological site
Fort San Lorenzo, Colon
112 min walk • Fort San Lorenzo, nestled on a cliff overlooking the mouth of the Chagres River on the Caribbean coast of Panama, is a historical treasure and an archaeological site of significant importance. This Spanish colonial fortification, built in the 16th century, was once a...
4.5 miSE
Bridge
Atlantic Bridge, Colon
115 min walk • The Atlantic Bridge is a modern marvel of engineering, gracefully arched over the entrance to the Panama Canal in the bustling city of Colón, Panama. This impressive cable-stayed bridge, completed in 2019, serves as a critical link between the North American and South...
4.8 miE
Harbor
Manzanillo International Terminal, Colon
124 min walk • Manzanillo International Terminal is located east of the Atlantic opening of the Panama Canal on Manzanillo Bay, Colón Province, Panama.
4.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Colón District, Colon
106 min walk • Colón District is a district of Colón Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 174,059; the latest official estimate is 253,366. The district covers a total area of 1,180 km². The capital lies at the city of Colón City.
3.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Old Quarter of Colon, Colon
95 min walk • The historic "Tacita de Oro" of the Atlantic Coasts. The Old Quarters of Colon are under renovation and reconstruction.
4.1 miE
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Armando Dely Valdés, Colon
105 min walk • Estadio Armando Dely Valdés is a multi-purpose stadium in Colón, Panama. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of CD Árabe Unido. The stadium holds 4,000 people, and is named after former Panamanian footballer, Armando Dely Valdés.
4.4 miSW
, Ruins
Fort San Lorenzo, Colon
112 min walk • Chagres, once the chief Atlantic port on the isthmus of Panama, is now an abandoned village at the historical site of Fort San Lorenzo.

Fort Sherman

Facts and practical information

Fort Sherman plan & book

Fort Sherman – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Fort San Lorenzo, Colon

Atlantic Bridge, Colon

Manzanillo International Terminal, Colon

Colón District, Colon

Old Quarter of Colon, Colon

Estadio Armando Dely Valdés, Colon

Fort San Lorenzo, Colon