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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 (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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127042/1d689169-a9e7-443e-b87a-1d1a8a22d2ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)

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## Top Panama Canal Zone 5 Star Hotels

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### Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Bella Vista

9.0/10

Wonderful

(4573)

"Great place to stay "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

yohosy

£100

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

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### Waldorf Astoria Panama

Bella Vista

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1004)

"Very beautiful room was spotless, and staff was very good with customer service"

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Anthony

£144

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

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### W Panama

Bella Vista

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1004)

"Clean room, great views, great staff!"

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Ashley

£147

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

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### JW Marriott Panama

San Francisco

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1009)

"Spotless, friendly and great food. Great pools a restaurants. "

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David

£185

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

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### Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

Casco Viejo

9.8/10

Exceptional

(540)

"Great hotel and location "

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Russell

£321

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Hotels-Sofitel-Legend-Casco-Viejo.h72981169.Hotel-Information)

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### Hilton Panama

Bella Vista

8.8/10

Excellent

(1002)

"Great place to stay."

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Salvador

£151

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

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### The Westin Playa Bonita Panama

Veracruz

8.0/10

Very good

(1005)

"Staff very friendly, clean room, amazing food&drinks"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Ashley Ethel

£140

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Hotels-The-Westin-Playa-Bonita-Panama.h4668643.Hotel-Information)

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### Renaissance Panama City Hotel

Bella Vista

9.0/10

Wonderful

(91)

"Great location and amazing staff"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Aziz

£92

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Hotels-Renaissance-Panama-City-Hotel.h527169.Hotel-Information)

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### Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel

Bella Vista

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1007)

"great stay when in PTY"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Fernando

£150

includes taxes & fees

19 Dec - 20 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Hotels-Bristol-Panama.h69638.Hotel-Information)

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### The Santa Maria, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City

Juan Diaz

9.6/10

Exceptional

(632)

"Beautiful property. Excellent lunch, fish tacos were amazing. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Marc

£188

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Hotels-The-Santa-Maria.h20958573.Hotel-Information)

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### Megapolis Hotel Panamá

San Francisco

8.4/10

Very good

(1001)

"Great stay! Very safe!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

MARVIN

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Hotels-Megapolis-Hotel-Panama.h5074269.Hotel-Information)

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### Waymore Hotel Spa and Casino

Bella Vista

6.2/10

(1000)

"It has a nice casino and it's very conveniently located. Breakfast was very good as well. Staff very helpful and attention oriented. Good experience "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Aldo

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Hotels-Veneto-Hotel-Casino.h1410053.Hotel-Information)

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### Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG

Ave. Domingo Diaz Tocumen Panama

£99

4 Dec - 5 Dec

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8.4/10 Very Good! (2,279 reviews)

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Tocumen-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Panama-Airport.h8836117.Hotel-Information)

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### Megapolis Hotel Panamá

Avenida Balboa Panama City

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### Las Americas Golden Tower Panama

Av. Balboa con Calle 53 Panama City Panama

£124

7 Dec - 8 Dec

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)

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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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127042/1d689169-a9e7-443e-b87a-1d1a8a22d2ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=400&p=1&q=high)

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