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Panama Canal

Panama City, Panama
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As featured in 3 days in Panama City
Ranked #1 of 41 attractions in Panama City
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: Operating since 1914 and considered one of the wonders of the world, this fifty-mile waterway transports ships by raising them from sea level to more... more » Owner description: Operating since 1914 and considered one of the wonders of the world, this fifty-mile waterway transports ships by raising them from sea level to more than 85 feet via a series of gravity-powered locks. « less
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World
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

A must visit on your stop to Panama. Most economic way to get there... take a cab to Albrook Mall (about 3.5 USD from El Cangrejo). From there you take a 10 minute bus ride (0.35 USD) to the Miraflores outlook (5 minutes walk from the busstation). Plan on spending at least 2 hours at the center before returning to... More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Definitely a palce to visit in the world. Start by watching the 10 minute 3D movie which summmerizes what the Canal is. Then move to the museum and go around with as much time as you can. You tou will be surprised. Eventually you will end up at the 4th floor terrace where you will have the best view. An... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

always interesting to go see how the canal was made and know aboiut its history, they even have a movie they make you watch ion 3d. great for alll

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Sonoma, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

we visited the locks which are amazing, it is hard to believe they are almost 100 years old and took a boat tour... yes it was not cheap but it was well worth the money!

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We had a wonderful tour guide recently who drove us from Panama City (picked us up at our B&B), along the canal and up to Portobelo - a small town with a significant history. The old fort ruins there were amazing to see, and the reburished Customs house (through financial assistance from the Spanish government) as well was nice to... More

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Sebastian, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

The Panama Canal has "the power of place." I think every American and Frenchman needs an opportunity to see the Panama Canal. It's narrow, but it is able to move the world's largest container ships through 50 miles of canal in only 8 hours. The more you can know about the canal prior to a visit, the more amazing it... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

English spoken and lots of info given staff helpful and very pleasant, building and surroundings well kept

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Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Amazing learning experience. Very cool to see. If you visit Panama definitely worth stopping to check it out. The museum is just ok.

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Bend, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

The history and future of the cancel was really interesting. Watching the ships come through the cancel was amazing.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Everything is getting organize sooner than later Be patience with the traffic jams die to constructional and refer bushing of the city

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