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#Panama #Canal Ponte das Américas Por volta das 6 da manhã já tínhamos passado o quebra-mar que antecede as Gatun locks. Depois da passagem de alguns navios foi a nossa vez de sermos elevados 26 metros em 3 etapas até ao Gatun Lake. Atravessamos o lago, o Culebra Cut (Canal aberto nas rochas e em forma de cobra com 12,6 Km de comprimento), a Centenial Bridge e chegamos a Pedro Miguel Locks, que tem apenas uma câmera. Aqui descemos 9 metros para o Miraflores Lake. Lago pequeno e logo chegamos às Miraflores Locks. São compostas de 2 câmeras que nos descem até ao nível do Pacífico. Estes locks têm as gates mais altas devido às diferenças entre as marés do Pacífico. Atravessados estes locks chegamos ao Pacífico. Passamos ainda por baixo da ponte das Américas, que é parte da rodovia Pan-americana, que liga o sul da América do sul com o Alasca na América do norte. A travessia toda durou em torno de 9 horas. Durante a travessia os navios são auxiliados por pares de locomotivas. Dependendo do tamanho do navio, podem ser usadas até 8 locomotivas. A água que enche as câmeras, vem do Gatun Lake e são usados 197 milhões de litros de água para cada travessia. Por isso é de suma importância a conservação da floresta tropical em torno do lago. As dimensões máximas permitidas para os navios é 32,31 m de largura, 294,13 m de comprimento e 12,04 m de calado. Bridge of the Americas By 6am we had already passed the breakwater that precedes the Gatun locks. After the passage of some ships it was our turn to be lifted 26 meters in 3 steps to Gatun Lake. We cross the lake, the Culebra Cut (Channel open on the rocks and snake-shaped 12.6 km long), the Centenial Bridge and we arrive at Pedro Miguel Locks, which has only one camera. Here we descend 9 meters to the Miraflores Lake. Small lake and soon we arrived at Miraflores Locks. They are composed of 2 cameras that descend us to the level of the Pacific. These locks have the highest gates because of the differences between Pacific tides. Through these locks we reach the Pacific. We still cross under the bridge of the Americas, which is part of the Pan American Highway, which connects southern South America with Alaska in North America. The whole crossing lasted around 9 hours. During the crossing the ships are aided by pairs of locomotives. Depending on the size of the ship, up to 8 locomotives can be used. The water that fills the cameras comes from Gatun Lake and 197 million liters of water are used for each crossing. That is why conservation of the tropical forest around the lake is of paramount importance. The maximum allowable dimensions for ships is 32.31 m wide, 294.13 m long and 12.04 m draft.
Great views of Panama City, Panama from the Parque Natural Metropolitano. Nice walking trails to enjoy the nature around the park. Visited as part of a day tour to the Panama Canal.

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Marriott Panama Hotel

Marriott Panama Hotel

4 out of 5
Roosevelt Ave., Allbrook Mall Panama City Panama
The price is AED 558 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
AED 558
AED 614 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Front staff were so helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on 8 March 2026

Marriott Panama Hotel
Radisson Hotel Panama Canal

Radisson Hotel Panama Canal

4.5 out of 5
Amador Avenue & Van Hook Street Panama City Panama
The price is AED 314 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
AED 314
AED 345 total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
Love staying here! The location is amazing, quiet and safe. The staff are beyond friendly. One thing I'd ask is not have the rooms so cold. It was 16 degrees which is brutal, and I could never get it warmed up.

Reviewed on 8 March 2026

Radisson Hotel Panama Canal
MARINN Tropical Vibes Hotel

MARINN Tropical Vibes Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Calz. de Amador Panama City Provincia de Panamá
The price is AED 326 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
AED 326
AED 359 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (233 reviews)
It’s always a pleasure to stay at the Marinn Tropical every time I visit Panamá City.

Reviewed on 3 March 2026

MARINN Tropical Vibes Hotel
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La Palma Aparta Suite

La Palma Aparta Suite

3 out of 5
Amador Downtown Panama City Panamá Province
Stay at this apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Amador Causeway and Cinta Costera are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Me encantó muy organizado, muy limpio, las personas que trabajan en este hotel son muy amables volvería sin duda muchas gracias

Reviewed on 17 February 2026

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PANAMA CANAL & PANAMA CITY - FULL OCEANFRONT APARTMENT

PANAMA CANAL & PANAMA CITY - FULL OCEANFRONT APARTMENT

Panamá City PA
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Host was a 5 star. Apartment itself was very clean and functional. Some drawers in the kitchen and bathroom no longer stay closed and the kitchen utensils are minimal but nothing you can’t work around. Our timing was unfortunate in that the pool directly in front of the unit was being upgraded so ...

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

PANAMA CANAL & PANAMA CITY - FULL OCEANFRONT APARTMENT
Oasis with pool near panama canal

Oasis with pool near panama canal

Panamá Provincia de Panamá
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