Known as the eighth wonder of the world, it is the narrowest point of jointure between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. This jointure is possible thanks to the interaction of three locks and three artificial lakes.
The Panama Canal is much more than a complex engineering piece, it puts together man’s creativity and ability and the force of nature. The ecosystem that surrounds the Panama Canal is breath taking. It takes 52 millions gallons of fresh water to move each vessel; there is a total of 14,000 vessel that cross the canal on a yearly basis.There are small boats on the Gamboa area, which go on daily ecological and fishing tours to the Gatún Lake. Snorkeling and scuba diving are among other activities you can enjoy, as well as a ride on the transcontinental railroad, which has been touring from Panama City to Colon since 1914.
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