Panama Canal Zone

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Bridge of the Americas  (Puente de las Americas).  Once known as Thatcher Ferry Bridge, near an industrial shipping zone in Panama close to the the Panama Canal.
Bridge of the Americas  (Puente de las Americas).  Once known as Thatcher Ferry Bridge, near an industrial shipping zone in Panama close to the the Panama Canal.
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Where to stay in Panama Canal Zone

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Balboa

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Balboa. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Albrook Shopping Mall and Flag of Cerro Ancón, a few notable attractions nearby.

Balboa
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Gatun locks
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.

Gatun locks
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

Cristobal

Travelers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.

Cristobal
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Barrio Sur

If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.

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Gatun

The museums and monuments are just a few features travelers like about Gatun. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Canal Expansion Observation Center and Gatun Locks are a few top places to visit.

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Coco Solo

If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Coco Solo
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Barrio Norte

While visiting Barrio Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Limon Bay and Monument to Christopher Columbus.

Barrio Norte
Marriott Panama Hotel

Marriott Panama Hotel

4 out of 5
Roosevelt Ave., Allbrook Mall Panama City Panama
The price is NT$5,066 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
NT$5,066
NT$5,572 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
The location was terrific making it easy to catch an Uber to pretty much anywhere you wanted to go. Pool & fitness area were as expected & the room was comfortable. We were here for 4 nights. Loved that it was attached to the mall.

Reviewed on 2026/1/27

Marriott Panama Hotel
Radisson Hotel Panama Canal

Radisson Hotel Panama Canal

4.5 out of 5
Amador Avenue & Van Hook Street Panama City Panama
The price is NT$2,354 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
NT$2,354
NT$2,589 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Everthing was great

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

Radisson Hotel Panama Canal
Mahogany Suites

Mahogany Suites

2 out of 5
El Tucan Street Rousseau Panamá
The price is NT$4,090 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
NT$4,090
NT$4,500 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Arraijan. Enjoy free WiFi, a golf course, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Amador Causeway ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Excellent apartment on a golf resort. 5 Star.

Reviewed on 2026/1/28

Mahogany 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.
La Palma Aparta Suite

La Palma Aparta Suite

2.5 out of 5
Amador Downtown Panama City Panamá Province
Stay at this apartment in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Amador Causeway are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (4 reviews)
The hotel appears to be just starting operations and is still very incomplete. It is currently under construction. - Facilities and location: The hotel is located in a safe area where you can walk around. However, it is next to a boulevard full of bars, all competing to play the loudest music. Only ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/12

La Palma Aparta Suite
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 WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Avenida Balboa ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (202 reviews)
Cleaning is an extra fee, the rest is nice, kinda expensive

Reviewed on 2026/1/30

Arcadia Condo Suites
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
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (506 reviews)
Our king suite was spacious and clean. The kitchen had all the basics we needed. The staff were very kind and accommodating. Breakfast was very good and abundant. The location was excellent- hundreds of restaurants (casual to a bit more upscale) within 2 to 10

Reviewed on 2026/1/28

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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