Panama Canal lock

October 19th 2014
We enjoyed our short stay in Panama City, the waterfront has a great walkway and the old town is under redevelopment. Some of the buildings in the old town have been lovingly restored but there are still many that are run down and we were advised some areas are a little unsafe, so we didn't hang around after dark. We decided we couldn't visit Panama and not see the world famous canal so we took ... read more

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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

3rd November 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

What a big boat!
When I get to the canal, I'm hoping to make some money taking much smaller yachts (like yours from Cartagena to Panama) through the boring (if you're on the boat) through the locks. How bizarre to be in a little sailing boat behind something this size! Boquete's cooler temperature and waterfall walk (and American food) sound tempting, so thanks for the tip, I'll definitely check it out. Good luck in supposedly gorgeous, expensive C.R.

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