Panama Canal Cruises
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Journey to both the Pacific and the Caribbean - two very different worlds joined together in one exciting adventure. Nothing can prepare you for the world's grandest shortcut, the Panama Canal. Surrounded by amazing rainforest and wildlife, the Canal is one of humanity's greatest engineering achievements. At the Pacific entrance to the canal lies the island of Fuerte Amador. Explore the Amador Causeway with its great views, shops and restaurants. Known as the Switzerland of Central America, Costa Rica brims with lush vegetation, mangroves and spectacular mountain ranges. Tour an organic coffee plantation or drive along the Pan American Highway to explore the neo-classical architecture of Costa Rica's capital, San Jose. Lucky visitors to Puntarenas will be able to visit the famous Orchid Farm, a year round showcase for exotic tropical blooms. Whilst you are here, look out for howler monkeys and white hawks which will be hiding among the mountains.
Top 10 Attractions
- Fuerto Amador, Panama
- Limon, Costa Rica
- Puerto Moin, Costa Rica
- Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Colon, Panama
- Cristobel Pier, Panama
- Panama Canal (cruising), Panama
- Transit Panama Canal, Panama
- Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
- Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Featured Port: Panama Canal (cruising)
The Panama Canal is fifty-miles long, with an impressive lock lift system that can lift ships 85ft in the air is considered to be one of the engineering marvels of the world. The canal was built to save ships having to sail around the North Cape and increases trade to the Americas.
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