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#Panama #Canal 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

Centenario Bridge

Find out about the history of Ancon when you spend time at Centenario Bridge. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.

Centenario Bridge
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Miraflores Locks

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Learn about the local history of Ancon with a stop at Miraflores Locks. Visit the shops and casinos in this vibrant area.

Miraflores Locks
Great views of Panama City, Panama from the Parque Natural Metropolitano. Nice walking trails to enjoy the nature around the park. Visited as part of a day tour to the Panama Canal.

Metropolitan Nature Park

4.5/5(19 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Metropolitan Nature Park, a lovely green space in Ancon. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Metropolitan Nature Park

Templo Bahá'í

3.5/5(5 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Panama City with a visit to Baha’i House of Worship. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Templo Bahá'í

Estadio Nacional Rod Carew

Catch an event at Estadio Nacional Rod Carew during your trip to Ancon. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Estadio Nacional Rod Carew

Explore Museum

You can take time to visit Explore Museum during your travels to Ancon. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Explore Museum

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