Canal Expansion Observation Center

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#Panama #Canal Gatun locks 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. Gatun locks 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

Limon Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Limon Bay during your travels in Colon. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Limon Bay
Fort San Lorenzo

Fort San Lorenzo

4/5(5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cristobal with a stop at Fort San Lorenzo. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Fort San Lorenzo
Jungle Land Adventures - you may choose to kayak, swim or go fishing after you spend some time exploring the rain forest for wild life! www.panamaroadrunner.com

Gamboa Rainforest Resort

4/5(299 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, a lovely green space in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Gatun Locks

4/5(18 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Cristobal when you stop by Gatun Locks. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Gatun Locks

Gatún Dam

3/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Cristobal with a stop at Gatún Dam. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Gatún Dam

Fantastic Casino Colon Calle 13

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Fantastic Casino Colon Calle 13 during your visit to Colon?

Fantastic Casino Colon Calle 13

Best Lodging Options Near Canal Expansion Observation Center

Hotel Andros
Hotel Andros
3 out of 5
Ave. Herrera, entre Calles 9 y 10, Colon, Colon
Hotel Andros
Sand Diamond Hotel
Sand Diamond Hotel
2 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked, Ciudad, de Colon, Colon, Colón
Sand Diamond Hotel
New Washington Hotel
New Washington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Calle 1a Avenida Bolivar, Colon, Colon
New Washington Hotel
The house is beautiful but de best is the lake to do fishing
The house is beautiful but de best is the lake to do fishing
Colon
The house is beautiful but de best is the lake to do fishing
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay
3 out of 5
30 Butner Street, Colon, Colon
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay
La Granja Campo Y Aventura
La Granja Campo Y Aventura
2.5 out of 5
Via A Colon Barriada San Judas Tadeo, Cativa, Panama
La Granja Campo Y Aventura
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