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Mamey Island near Portobelo, Panama. Private island that requires you take a boat ride past islands full of monkeys to visit it. The water is so clear here, but be careful of the riptides if you swim out too far. #waterlust
Mamey Island near Portobelo, Panama. Private island that requires you take a boat ride past islands full of monkeys to visit it. The water is so clear here, but be careful of the riptides if you swim out too far. #waterlust
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Puente Centenario
Por volta das 6 da manhã já tínhamos passado o quebra-mar que antecede as Gatun locks. Depois da passagem de alguns navios foi a nossa vez de sermos elevados 26 metros em 3 etapas até ao Gatun Lake. Atravessamos o lago, o Culebra Cut (Canal aberto nas rochas e em forma de cobra com 12,6 Km de comprimento), a Centenial Bridge e chegamos a Pedro Miguel Locks, que tem apenas uma câmera. Aqui descemos 9 metros para o Miraflores Lake. Lago pequeno e logo chegamos às Miraflores Locks. São compostas de 2 câmeras que nos descem até ao nível do Pacífico. Estes locks têm as gates mais altas devido às diferenças entre as marés do Pacífico. Atravessados estes locks chegamos ao Pacífico. Passamos ainda por baixo da ponte das Américas, que é parte da rodovia Pan-americana, que liga o sul da América do sul com o Alasca na América do norte. A travessia toda durou em torno de 9 horas. Durante a travessia os navios são auxiliados por pares de locomotivas. Dependendo do tamanho do navio, podem ser usadas até 8 locomotivas. A água que enche as câmeras, vem do Gatun Lake e são usados 197 milhões de litros de água para cada travessia. Por isso é de suma importância a conservação da floresta tropical em torno do lago. As dimensões máximas permitidas para os navios é 32,31 m de largura, 294,13 m de comprimento e 12,04 m de calado.

Puente Centenario
By 6am we had already passed the breakwater that precedes the Gatun locks. After the passage of some ships it was our turn to be lifted 26 meters in 3 steps to Gatun Lake. We cross the lake, the Culebra Cut (Channel open on the rocks and snake-shaped 12.6 km long), the Centenial Bridge and we arrive at Pedro Miguel Locks, which has only one camera. Here we descend 9 meters to the Miraflores Lake. Small lake and soon we arrived at Miraflores Locks. They are composed of 2 cameras that descend us to the level of the Pacific. These locks have the highest gates because of the differences between Pacific tides. Through these locks we reach the Pacific. We still cross under the bridge of the Americas, which is part of the Pan American Highway, which connects southern South America with Alaska in North America. The whole crossing lasted around 9 hours. During the crossing the ships are aided by pairs of locomotives. Depending on the size of the ship, up to 8 locomotives can be used. The water that fills the cameras comes from Gatun Lake and 197 million liters of water are used for each crossing. That is why conservation of the tropical forest around the lake is of paramount importance. The maximum allowable dimensions for ships is 32.31 m wide, 294.13 m long and 12.04 m draft.
The town of Portobelo, Panama
Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort

Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Omar Torrijos Ave Panama City Panama
The price is ₹7,002 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
₹7,002
₹7,703 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Chambres confortables petit déjeuner excellent Nous avons fait 2 des tours offerts aussi très bien

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5 out of 5
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella Panama City Panama
The price is ₹12,100 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
₹12,100
₹13,310 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,862 reviews)
I loved the pool bar and breakfast was great. The customer service was top tier and the people were so kind. I even booked an extra night there last minute because I love it to much. Riu keep up the good work!

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Ave. Domingo Diaz Tocumen Panama
The price is ₹10,088 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
₹10,088
₹11,096 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tocumen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,368 reviews)
Great location. Great hotel. Nice rooms with great amenities. Restaurant food was good but a little pricey but to be expected for next to airport. Definitely stay here sgain.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Arcadia Condo Suites

Arcadia Condo Suites

2.5 out of 5
Calle rio mar Panama City Panamá Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Avenida Balboa ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews)
AC didn’t work properly.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Arcadia Condo Suites
Boutique Apartments Panama

Boutique Apartments Panama

3.5 out of 5
Av. 5a B. Sur Panama City Panama
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida ...
7.6/10 Good! (235 reviews)
Everything was amazing. Excelent customer service.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Boutique Apartments Panama
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
Calle Eusebio A. Morales y Calle 55 Panama City Panama
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (500 reviews)
Everything was wonderful!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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