Panama Canal Crossing

We were lucky enough to see a huge ship transiting the Miraflores locks. This ship was build especially for the canal, and paid about $200,000 for the transit.

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Panamania!

July 13th 2008
Central America After spending 10 months in South America, we had left ourselves only two months for the final part of our trip, through Central America, from Panama to Mexico City. This is clearly very little time to see 8 different countries, and an area with so many sights, meaning we will have to be very selective. No more days lazing around in hammocks. Well, not so many, perhaps! ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama

With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal ... ... read more

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