El Caño & Nata de los Caballeros Full Day Tour

Encounter Indigenous and Colonial History on this El Caño & Nata de los Caballeros Full Day Tour

Nata de los Caballeros is one of the oldest Pacific coast colonial cities on the American continent. Named for both an indigenous king by the same name (Natá), and a group of Spanish knights (los caballeros) sent to the region by King Carlos V, the city was among founded over 500 years ago, and boasts outstanding examples of both indigenous and colonial history.

On this El Caño and Nata de los Caballeros full day tour, you’ll visit the Santiago Abostile Basilica and the San Juan de Dios Chapel, two outstanding Spanish colonial structures dating back over half a millennia.

Just 10 minutes from Nata, you’ll visit the El Caño archaeological site where you’ll encounter stunning carved faces, columns, and large monuments dating back to approximately 800 BCE. A recent dig unearthed large, aristocratic tombs that led to the discovery of the Cocle culture that lived in the region between 700 and 100 BCE.

On this El Caño and Nata de los Caballeros full day tour, encounter the outstanding colonial and indigenous history of this stunning region.

Highlights

1. Visit one of the oldest Pacific cities in the Americas
2. Explore classic Spanish colonial churches dating back over 500 years
3. Visit the El Caño archaeological site where new discoveries are still being made
4. Enjoy lunch (included) at a local restaurant

Tour Information

Start/End Location: Hotel pick-up/drop-off in Panama or Santiago

Duration: 5 hours

Availability: January to April

What’s Included

• Round trip transportation from Panama or Santiago
• Visit to historical sites at Nata and El Caño
• Lunch
• Specialized bilingual guide
• Bottled water

Map

Natá de los Caballeros, Coclé, Panamá

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Natá de los Caballeros, Coclé, Panamá 8.302973, -80.432652