Old Panama: King's Bridge


The King's Bridge ( Puente del Rey) has legendary fame in Panama , comparable only to the cathedral tower in Old Panama. It is not only the best preserved bridge from the colonial period in the country but it also represents the spot where the Royal Road commenced, along which passed the mythical riches of Peru in route to Portobelo.
 
For a hundred years there was a wooden bridge over the River Abajo- the north terminus of Old Panama but in 1619 building works commenced on the present day stone structure , which has a single semicircular arch with exquisite worked ashlaring. No one knows when the bridge was completed, but apparently construction works lasted for years .

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Visit Needle Island

This is a paradise island with a beach, surrounded by crystalline emerald, turquoise, blue and white waters. Ideal for a sunny day.

Isla Aguja is part of Carti’s archipelago.

It is located 10 minutes away from the parking lots in Carti and from the car terminal in Barsukun.

Isla Aguja is an area where marine life is protected.

Island services:

  • Freshwater tanks, showers
  • Unisex toilets
  • Solar based electricity
  • Restaurant