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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 (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/6024083/28901899-1f28-4b27-9ed2-8bdef60ae076.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)

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### Principe Hotel and Suites

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Bella Vista

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,656 reviews)

"A easy and convenient stay"

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Dave

CA $81

CA $89 total

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Jan 18 - Jan 19

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### Megapolis Hotel Panamá

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San Francisco

8.4/10

Very good

(1,369 reviews)

"Lovely breakfast and very clean and friendly staff!!!"

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Ravindra

CA $267

CA $294 total

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Jan 31 - Feb 1

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San Francisco

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,025 reviews)

"Great Stay Overall!"

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Shruthi

CA $163

CA $181 total

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Jan 25 - Jan 26

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### Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel

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San Francisco

9.4/10

Exceptional

(2,158 reviews)

"Great location of the hotel with a lovely breakfast and friendly staff"

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fouad

CA $150

CA $165 total

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Jan 18 - Jan 19

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Bella Vista

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,014 reviews)

"A nice hotel to stay great location"

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angela

CA $118

CA $130 total

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Jan 26 - Jan 27

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Bella Vista

7.8/10

Good

(586 reviews)

"Staff very helpful "

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Jean

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### Decapolis Hotel Panama City

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Panama-City-Hotels-Decapolis-Hotel-Panama-City.h1082793.Hotel-Information)

San Francisco

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,496 reviews)

"Nice comfortable hotel and very friendly staff."

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norah

CA $159

CA $175 total

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Jan 25 - Jan 26

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Costa del Este

9.4/10

Exceptional

(192 reviews)

"Really loved this place"

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Alejandra

CA $117

CA $193 total

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Jan 19 - Jan 20

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### Hotel Ojos del Rio

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Calidonia

8.2/10

Very good

(929 reviews)

"Nice budget hotel."

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Turnell

CA $64

CA $72 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 17 - Jan 18

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### American Trade Hotel

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Casco Viejo

9.4/10

Exceptional

(636 reviews)

"Perfect location with attentive staff and nice rooms"

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Negar

CA $316

CA $351 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 2 - Feb 3

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## Top Panama Canal Zone Hotel Reviews

![Hotel Riu Plaza Panama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3910000/3900400/3900395/1eaf88f5_y.jpg)

### Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

10/10 Excellent

"Let me tell you! 1000/10\. This hotel was nothing less than amazing. Firstly, the staff were always courteous and friendly, helping as much as they can. At certain times, even when there wasnt an item, they went looking for it. The room service was even more affordable than going out to eat and the food was plentiful. Breakfast was great and a lot of variety to choose from. My friend even had a birthday and they surprised us with a cake, a plate of fruits and a letter saying happy birthday. It was so thoughtful and we didnt expect it. I mean overall, it was an absolute pleasure staying there. Highly recommended!!! "

[](https://expedia.ca/Panama-City-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Plaza-Panama.h3900395.Hotel-Information)

![Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96825200/96825193/75048cd3_y.jpg)

### Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

10/10 Excellent

"T"

[](https://expedia.ca/Panama-City-Hotels-Waymore-Hotel-Spa-Casino.h96825193.Hotel-Information)

![Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8840000/8836200/8836117/877d081d_y.jpg)

### Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"this was the real deal. the food was very good; the breakfast was also outstanding as to taste and big choice. i especially appreciated the AC heat pump, which had heat and cooling. the entire experience left me promising myself that if i ever decided to overnight in Panama City again the Tocumen Crowne Plaza hotel is where i will be staying."

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

![Holiday Inn Panama Canal by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2100000/2096400/2096355/6785cd9d_y.jpg)

### Holiday Inn Panama Canal by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room clean, comfortable and safe. The first room that was assigned was too noisy. The second room was facing the back and quiet. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Panama-City-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Panama-Canal.h2096355.Hotel-Information)

![Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527000/526925/a63bd0ec_y.jpg)

### Plaza Paitilla Inn Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Execellent ad aiesys"

[](https://expedia.ca/Panama-City-Hotels-Plaza-Paitilla-Inn-Hotel.h526925.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7164/cfc3400a_y.jpg)

### Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent

"All very good and great value! Great location too."

[](https://expedia.ca/Panama-City-Hotels-Hotel-El-Panama-By-Faranda-Grand.h7164.Hotel-Information)

![Waldorf Astoria Panama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4960000/4952100/4952056/e7e98c5e_y.jpg)

### Waldorf Astoria Panama

10/10 Excellent

"awesome location, great staff"

[](https://expedia.ca/Panama-City-Hotels-Waldorf-Astoria-Panama.h4952056.Hotel-Information)

![Megapolis Hotel Panamá](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/92000000/91995600/91995575/4aee4896_y.jpg)

### Megapolis Hotel Panamá

10/10 Excellent

"The vibes and the view "

[](https://expedia.ca/Panama-City-Hotels-Megapolis-Hotel-Panama.h91995575.Hotel-Information)

![The Westin Playa Bonita Panama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4670000/4668700/4668643/6d441b5e_y.jpg)

### The Westin Playa Bonita Panama

10/10 Excellent

"The property was in a beautiful spot with a gorgeous of the ocean. The water recedes in the day but don’t worry it comes back by the morning. The food is good - good variety. One thing I will point out. Bring your insect repellant. There are microscopic insects (mosquitoes) that come out from 6pm-6am that you will not see or feel when they bite you until the next day when you start to itch the bites. After bite is also a must. Other than that we had the best time! "

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