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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

 

 

PANAMA CANAL MAP:

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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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