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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
$161 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$177 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Nice hotel, location is good for easy access to Allbrook Mall, great to have access to onsite washing machines and dryers on level 2 (coin operated Maytag machines).

Reviewed on Feb 19, 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
$89 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$98 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and 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! (1,006 reviews)
Staff was extremely friendly. Hotel was generally clean. On Hotels.com it was stated there was an ATM on site, there wasn't. It was also stated there was Dry Cleaning available thru the hotel but off-site, there wasn't. They did have laundry service available at the hotel, but for a full load, it ...

Reviewed on Feb 16, 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
$89 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
$98 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Total with taxes and 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! (229 reviews)
Room wasn’t ready after arrive 4 hours early. Had to wait another hour to get put in unsatisfactory room. Wasn’t able

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

MARINN Tropical Vibes Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
La Palma Aparta Suite

La Palma Aparta Suite

2.5 out of 5
Amador Downtown Panama City Panamá Province
Stay at this apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Amador Causeway are located nearby.
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 Feb 17, 2026

La Palma Aparta Suite
Tropical House with Historic Charm, WiFi, Private Bathrooms and Workspaces

Tropical House with Historic Charm, WiFi, Private Bathrooms and Workspaces

2 out of 5
Panamá Provincia de Panamá
Stay at this vacation home in Panama City. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Cinta Costera ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Clean and very functional for business travel. Overall a good experience

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Tropical House with Historic Charm, WiFi, Private Bathrooms and Workspaces
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! (38 reviews)
Welcoming host, very responsive, beautiful view, lovely room and good amenities. The building was very quiet but seemed kind of deserted. Needs work on 2/3 pools.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

PANAMA CANAL & PANAMA CITY - FULL OCEANFRONT APARTMENT
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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