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Gatun Lake

Panama City, Panama
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Ranked #2 of 44 attractions in Panama City
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Birdwatching
Description: After Lake Mead, this is the world's largest man-made lake that forms the central part of the Panama Canal.
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Sydney, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

We took a small boat trip on the like but couldn't help. Wondering about the environmental impact of the lake and canal traffic on the wildlife. We saw hardly any birds or animals over 3 hours which was surprising given the density of the beautiful rainforest on the shores of the lake.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Dream come true. In a boat, crossing the Panama Canal, fishing peacock bass (incredibly good). Watching the cruise ships and container ships pass by. Alligators, (even watched the newly hatched young ones), mono titi's, howling monkeys, white faced monkeys, peregrine falcons, herons, blue cotinga's lovely cotinga's, Three wattled Bellbird, Purple throated Fruitcros.... yes our boad driver, fishing guide noticed that... More

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Hervey Bay, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

We experienced the Lake when doing the Canal Cruise on the Pacific Queen. We received all the history and it was hard to believe its actual size and depth. We were also lucky enough to have a crocodile surface near the boat to show they do live in the lake

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Panama City, Panama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

Went to the lake with some friends to spend the day and I was just amazed by how wonderful and beautiful is the nature around all the lake. Wish I had stayed longer around

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

hit the Gatun Lake exploration! perfect overcast day- saw plenty of spider monkeys and tucans..rode a canoe to a waterfall..tour guides were awesome! must book!!

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Miami, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Very nice, $5 charge if you are not Panamanian. $15 the new construction if you are not Panamanian. We should charge in america everybody but Americans, will see the reaction of the world.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 via mobile

Captain Carl of jungle land panama is amazing. I regret that I didn't stay for 1 night. The day tour was amazing and staying one night must be an awesome experience. Don't miss it

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Nashville, TN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

We saw the lake from a viewpoint where we were the only people present. It was lovely and we really enjoyed sitting on a bench observing birds and listening to the sounds of nature. Just what the doctor ordered!

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Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

Good fishing, but be careful who you go with. It can be very hot on the lake so take sunscreen. The lake can get a bit rough if it is windy.

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Rye, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Out on the lake you pass these huge ships going to the locks also Titan formerly known as Herman the German - amazing! The monkeys, birds and crocs were fabulous. Loved having a picnic on one of the islands.

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