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DESTINATIONS
Azuero
Bocas del Toro
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Panama Canal
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The
Panama Canal
Some said it couldn't be
done. But in 1870, scientists, engineers, explorers and, of course,
politicians set out to prove it could. They plunged into the single
largest and costliest engineering effort since the Egyptians constructed
the pyramids.
So
began the Panama Canal. During the next 40 years, an amazing human drama
would play out that propelled some people and nations into the spotlight
and ruined the reputations of others. But the story began long before
the first shovel of dirt was dug.
What
to See & Do: Tourist
Attractions
Miraflores
& Gatun Locks Learn
about the operations and history of this engineering marvel of the world
as you watch huge cargo ships passing right in front of you. The visitor's
center at Miraflores has a museum, and a movie theatre. It's open all
year from 9am to 5pm. The one at Gatun Locks is smaller but a little
closer to the action, with the added bonus of having the 3 levels in
one single lock.
Nature
& Wildlife Tours A
boat trip on Gatun Lake means being surround by prime Rainforest in
one of the world's most complete ecosystems, an exciting ecological
expedition where you will be able to appreciate an incredible diversity
of exotic tropical plants and trees, colorful butterflies, birds and
other kind of animals in their natural environment, such as sloths,
iguanas, howler and white faced monkeys.
Panama
Canal Transit Many
people visiting Panama want to experience first-hand the Panama Canal,
and what a better way to do so than actually getting on a boat going
through the locks. See local tour operators bellow.
Accommodations:
Hotels & Lodges
CANAL
ZONE

Albrook
Inn www.albrookinn.com
Amador Ocean View www.amadoroceanview.com
Canal
Inn www.canal-inn.com
Country Inns www.countryinns.com/panamacanalpan
Hostal de Clayton
www.hostaldeclayton.com
La Estancia B&B www.bedandbreakfastpanama.com
GAMBOA
- GATUN LAKE

Canopy Tower www.canopytower.com
Devine Homestay
www.trail2.com/devine
Gamboa Rainforest Resort www.gamboaresort.com
Ivan's Bed & Breakfast
www.gamboaecotours.com
La Granja
www.lagranjapanama.com
Melia Panama Canal www.meliapanamacanal.com
Soberania Research Station www.advantagepanama.com
Panama
Canal: Tours
& Activities
CANAL
TRANSITS

Canal
& Bay Tours www.canalandbaytours.com
Panama Marine Adventures www.pmatours.net
Panama Yacht Tours www.panamayachtours.com
Yacht
Adventures www.panamayachtadventures.com
OTHER

Jungle
Land Explorers www.gatunexplorer.com
Helipan Helicopter Tours www.helipan.com
Panama Canal Fishing www.panamacanalfishing.com
Panama Canal Railway www.panarail.com
Rainforest Discovery Center
cel.6588.0697
Smithsonian Institute www.stri.org
View
complete list of
Panama City Tour Operators
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PANAMA
CANAL MAP:


PANAMA
TRAVEL:



Canal
Time A
ship going from the east coast of the United States to Japan via the
Panama Canal saves about 3,000 miles versus the shortest alternative
all-water route, and 5,000 miles if going from Ecuador to Europe.



Canal
Transit On average, a ship will take between 8 to 10 hours
to transit from coast to coast. Each lock chamber takes about 8 minutes
to be filled.
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