Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)
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Located at the southern entrance of the Panama Canal and stretching nearly three kilometers into the Pacific Ocean, this popular causeway features many tourist-related venues and activities including hotels, restaurants, and jogging and biking trails.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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- foodie129 contributionsgreat way to spend a couple of daysSpent most of our time on the main island enjoying the shops. walked easily to Flamengo Island too. Porkys Lobster is now closed. There is a liquor store (Felipe Moto) with better prices on alcohol by far than the little market on the main island. there were plenty of ubers and taxis available. the Biomuseum is only open on Saturday and Sunday currently. we had a great time here.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 30, 2023
- JillNew Jersey766 contributionsBeautiful stroll!This is a lovely way to spend an hour or two. Enjoy the views of downtown Panama City as you walk along the water. There are some restrooms along the way and a few areas with shade. However, be prepared for a lot of sun (bring a hat or umbrella).Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 21, 2023
- Sue MWilliamsburg, Virginia1,535 contributionsLovely ViewsWe rode on the Amador causeway in order to get to the port to embark our ship and also visit Flamenco Island. It's quite a nicely finished area and looks much nicer than most of Panama City. Great views of ships lining up to head out to the Panama Canal.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten January 6, 2024
- Kari WMadison, Wisconsin6 contributionsPretty viewsNot a place to go early in the day….it was very quiet and not much open. We rented a double bike cart and had our own fun going up and down the causeway. Views are very pretty. Apparently it doesn’t get busy until around 5 pm.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 24, 2024
- kathyh6642017Bellingham, Washington120 contributionsGreat scenic walkWe walked the causeway several times. Do not do it mid-day...way too hot and sunny. Morning or evening is best. We walked from our room at the Radisson. It's along the water with sides for pedistrians and bikers. Very scenic along The Canal, with ships and boats. One can see the bridge as well. At the end, there is an amusement park, eateries, Panama sign for photos, and pedal rentals. We enjoyed it as not too long and beautiful.Visited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten February 28, 2024
- FerneyScottsdale, Arizona161 contributionsFun little "getaway"Very cool, quiet stretch of roadway located outside of the hustle and bustle of Panama City. We rented bikes from Burke's Bikes for an hour and a half for $10. This was the perfect amount of time to ride up and down the causeway enjoying the views.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 13, 2024
- Vanessa M3 contributionsShop, bike, eat on the waterGlitzy and touristy area, nice to take a stroll on the water. Go for a meal or a bike ride. It has a lovely view, but it's not actually very interesting. If you don't have much time, this isn't highly worth it in my opinion.Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten April 29, 2024
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Brandon, Canada8 contributions
Jan 2020
A must see when visiting Panama. The Amador is a great walk/bike or drive with amazing views of Panama City and ocean. Multiple restaurants, shops and breath taking vistas are all within reach and a treat for the senses. Rent a bike and cruise the Causeway, grab an ice cream cone and watch the ships sail by. What could be better?
Written March 5, 2020
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the_finchley_lees
London, UK887 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We started at bio museum and walked up one side to Naos, had lunch and walked back the other side. Pelicans, frigates, vultures, and more. The view of Panama City is second to none. The other side offers a different view with shipping traffic and islands and lush land in the distance. So good. Recommend you keep walking along canal pathway and walk round free gardens of bio museum and onto Balboa yacht club for a snack or drink.
Written January 2, 2020
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Vladimiramirela
Mississauga, Canada1,881 contributions
Jan 2020
We passed a few times by car on Amador Causeway and have been explained by our guide that is was built between the land and the group of small islands, using the materials escavated from the Panama Canal. Even though it is not a unique project as such, it is still impressive. The final result is a long, elegant road, uniting Panama City to the Naos, Perico and Flamenco islands. People walk it, bike it, or simply drive over to the marina and the tourist resort and shopping, far on the water.
Written January 16, 2020
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foodie1
29 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Spent most of our time on the main island enjoying the shops. walked easily to Flamengo Island too. Porkys Lobster is now closed. There is a liquor store (Felipe Moto) with better prices on alcohol by far than the little market on the main island. there were plenty of ubers and taxis available. the Biomuseum is only open on Saturday and Sunday currently. we had a great time here.
Written November 30, 2023
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Sophie
22 contributions
Jan 2020
If you can do to the Amador Causeway, you will be able to see the city of Panama landscape...A view to die for! Great place to take photos, walk, bike, go to a bar or restaurant. It is absolutely beautiful.
Written January 5, 2020
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Michelle T
New York City, NY656 contributions
Sep 2022
The Causeway is a really great place to walk or bike. However, do not try to walk from the BioMuseo to all the restaurants - you'll die.
There is no shade on the Causeway except for some palm trees, so it does get quite sunny during the day. Thankfully, since it's right by the ocean, it is very breezy and not hot at all. We walked for about 30 minutes before calling it quits, but you can really have a leisurely stroll here.
We picked up an Uber halfway to the restaurants and it cost about like $3. You can rent bikes at the beginning (basically don't do what we did and try to walk from the "end").
You also get really amazing views of both the ocean and the city.
There is no shade on the Causeway except for some palm trees, so it does get quite sunny during the day. Thankfully, since it's right by the ocean, it is very breezy and not hot at all. We walked for about 30 minutes before calling it quits, but you can really have a leisurely stroll here.
We picked up an Uber halfway to the restaurants and it cost about like $3. You can rent bikes at the beginning (basically don't do what we did and try to walk from the "end").
You also get really amazing views of both the ocean and the city.
Written September 17, 2022
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our56
Melbourne, Australia518 contributions
May 2019
This was the last part of our tour and it was so relaxing to just look out and see all the boats on the water and just how well maintained all the lawns and gardens along the way were maintained. There are many cafes and restaurant along the way and also the marina has stores and places to eat to. It's probably nice to hire a bike and ride along here but for us we had to be happy with our bus ride which I must say was going a slow I guess as practible. I can only review this as I saw it on a beautiful sunny warm day. Worth a look.
Written April 6, 2020
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Georgie_Fen
Hong Kong, China254 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
The old town disappointed, so I came down here for a bit of fresh air. I pitched up by the BioDiv Museum and found a scooter for rent, and the next thing I’m flying down the sidewalk with the wind in my hair and taking in the amazing views. Felt so refreshing! Would highly recommend here for anyone looking for a solid scenic run without too much human traffic.
Written January 21, 2022
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Scott
San Francisco, CA6,614 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Although glaring obvious, this is a bit of a hidden gem that I discovered on the last day of my 5-day trip to Panama City. The BioMuseo (amazing natural history museum ) is the first thing you encounter when approaching this causeway. There are plenty of restaurants and random tourist attractions for kids. You'll find the largest concentration of ice cream, yogurt, and smoothie shops anywhere in Panama City.
Written December 19, 2022
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Dale H
Osoyoos, Canada494 contributions
Mar 2022
There are several places to stop and take pictures along this roadway. You will see the PANAMA sign, the Bridge Of The Americas, The Bio Museum, The city skyline of Panama City, and of course the ocean and lots of ocean going vessels amoung other things. Restaurants abound. Rent a bicycle. Walk through the parks along the way. This causeway was built with the diggings from the construction of the canal. It projects over a kilometer into the ocean and connects some preexisting islands. A fun way to spend a few hours.
Written March 8, 2022
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I saw people fishing both times I was there, no one seemed to mind.
Written March 2, 2020
Si voy en taxi a la Calzada para volver hay locomociĂłn disponible.
Written January 12, 2020
Cuanto cuesta el alquiler de las bicicletas o los coches para dos personas a pedal !??? Y cuánto tiempo te prestan
Written August 26, 2019
Tenemos en amador scooter eléctricos cero contaminación ecofriendly, que son una nueva opción para pasarla diferente y poder disfrutar del viento en el rostro por todo amador buscanos como @eroutepty a 12 usd por 1 hora y si muestras este anuncio te ofrecemos como agradecimiento 30min extras. Gracias.
Written December 1, 2019
ddtnorthumberland
Northumberland, United Kingdom
2 contributions
can we photograph or see The bridge of the Americas from the Causeway.
We are going by coach down the causeway and I cannot get my head around where the bridge is
Thanks
Written March 25, 2018
Yes you can see the bridge from there.
Written March 25, 2018
Mi ranchito es muy bueno y si vas con niños tienen piscina con un costo aparte.
Hay muchos más, pero temprano solo este.
Written November 11, 2018
Is there any wifi available out on the Causeway to get an Uber back to the city?
Written May 31, 2017
To my knowledge there's not general wi-fi available on the Causeway, but I'm sure you could always use the wifi of the restaurant - perhaps at most you may be asked to order something. Hope that helps! Enjoy Panama - it's a beautiful and amazing country to visit!
Written June 4, 2017
We are staying at Dreams Playa Bonita. How far is it to the Amador causeway from there? Can we take Uber? How much does the bike rentals cost?
Written November 30, 2016
Uber is cheap but be careful that the driver doesn't try to scam you. I rented a two person bike and it was $10 an hour.
Written December 1, 2016
what stage is the expansion in?
Written December 20, 2015
They said it is in the final stages and in 6 - 8 months the cruise ships and aircraft carriers should be travelling through.
Written January 26, 2016
Will most likely be staying at Country Inn @ Panama Canal and was wondering where I can rent bikes or 3-4 person bikes and ride to the end of the Causeway. How much are the rentals and can we rent them late afternoon and return after dinner?
Written September 12, 2015
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