PanamaProvincia de PanamáDistrito ArraijánMirafloresPanama Canal8°59’49” N 79°35’28” W April 17 in Panama ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
The main event of today was a trip to see the Panama Canal! A modern wonder of the world (apparently). The canal was constructed by the Americans over the course of a decade and opened in 1914, on theRead more
PanamaProvincia de PanamáLos RíosCerro Corozal8°59’6” N 79°34’18” W February 21, 2020 in Panama ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Another day on the highway... Luckily, we had a good night's sleep in an airconditioned room and 2 breakfast (because we had to try 2 different traditional dishes - no complaints from our side 😉).Read more
PanamaProvincia de PanamáLos RíosCerro Corozal8°59’12” N 79°33’51” W December 30, 2023 in Panama ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
In 1880, the French attempted to build the Panama Canal. French Diplomat and Suez Canal builder, Ferdinand de Lesseps, failed to complete the job. After 9 years and over 20,000 lives lost, the projectRead more
PanamaProvincia de PanamáDistrito ArraijánMirafloresRío Mocambo8°59’41” N 79°35’23” W
March 5, 2020 in Panama ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Panama Canal, wohl einer der berühmtesten Wasserwege der Welt. Die Miraflores Schleusen, eine riesen Anlage und ganz gemächlich werden die Schiffe da durch manövriert. Später besichtigen wir nochRead more
PanamaProvincia de PanamáDistrito ArraijánMirafloresPanama Canal8°59’49” N 79°35’28” W
February 17, 2020 in Panama ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Am morge simmer zumene outlet zenter, da mer no es paar sache für ufs schiff und nachher brucht hend. Aber ussert boxershorts hemmer det nüt gfunde.
De simmee wiiter zumene andere zenter und chleRead more
PanamaProvincia de PanamáDistrito ArraijánMirafloresPanama Canal8°59’49” N 79°35’28” W
August 23, 2022 in Panama ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Natürlich mussten wir zum Panamakanal, wenn wir schonmal hier sind. Und es hat sich gelohnt!
Wir sind spontan mit dem Ortsbus für 25Cent hingefahren (etwas über eine Stunde Fahrzeit). Und konntenRead more
Berni und Maria On Tour sehr interessant, auf diese Sehenswürdigkeit freuen wir uns auch!! gute Weiterreise 👍
PanamaProvincia de PanamáDistrito ArraijánMirafloresPanama Canal8°59’51” N 79°35’28” W March 24 in Panama ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Unser erster Tag in Panama führte uns gleich zum bekanntesten Highlight des Landes - dem Panamakanal. Man kann hier in einem Besucherzentrum alles Wissenswerte über den Kanal in einem IMAX-3D-KinoRead more
PanamaProvincia de PanamáDistrito ArraijánMirafloresPanama Canal8°59’52” N 79°35’31” W
March 11 in Panama ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Was gehört zu Panama? Natürlich der Kanal. Da fahren schliesslich auch unsere Wohnmobile durch! - dachte ich, aber nein, sie fahren nur an die Einfahrt, also im Karibischen Meer von Cartagena nachRead more
PanamaProvincia de PanamáCorregimiento Santa ClaraPunta Mamei9°7’13” N 79°45’14” W December 30, 2023 in Panama ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
But first, lunch on the veranda as we cruise the lake. For my accounting geeks, the resident Panama Canal experts informed me it likely cost Viking somewhere north of $750,000 for our 6 hour transit.Read more
PanamaProvincia de ColónFrijolesBordada Tabernilla9°8’49” N 79°48’43” W
April 15, 2022 in Panama ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
I fulfilled a life-long dream and passed through the Panama Canal. The passage was one of the most amazing experiences in my life. Absolutely wonderful.Read more
I also thought it was a real great experience to go thru the canal. It's very interesting on how it works. Many of the doors on the locks are actually the original ones. Did you notice that the captain of your cruise ship is not allowed to pilot the ship thru the canal, but someone who works for the canal and specializes in control the ships and boats is in charge of piloting the ships. Well, when I went thru the canal the person who took over the large site seeing boat we were on crashed our boat into the side of one of the locks and actually damaged the boat, nothing serious but expensive. I saw the accident going to happen and told Rick to hold on that we were going to hit the wall. [TOB]
Traveler Isn't the canal amazing. Many on the ship have passed through numerous times. One lady friend has gone through more than 20 times and she still gets excited every time. It's incredible how these locks have been maintained for over 109 years. The mules are supposed to keep the ships from banging the sides, but I hear that the sides get banged anyway. In the new locks, only tug boats are used because the mules are useless for controlling the massive neo-Panamax ships.
You might also know this place by the following names:
Corregimiento Cristóbal, Corregimiento Cristobal
Traveler Wow!! I would love to see the Panama Canal. Very interesting commentary Greg. Have a fantastic time around the San Blas islands 🏝 😎🍹🍷 What a fantastic adventure you are both having 😀
Traveler Love the write up and glad to see your competitive spirits are still keeping you busy in the evenings. Enjoy your San Blas island 🏝️ adventures. Live your best life ladz and stay safe. ❤️
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