Cristobal

Colon

#Panama #Canal 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.
#Panama #Canal 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.
I read and locals confirmed that there are manatees swimming in this lake... but I never thought that I'd swim in it, too, and be so close to them even if I wasn't able to actually see them! Our trip to the lake by boat was windy and rain caught us on our way back. However, there was some deep tranquility in the air... which turned these moments into one of the highlights of our time spent in Panama. #waterlust
Gatun Lake neat Gatun Locks, Panama
#Panama #Canal 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.

Populaire plekken om te bezoeken

Fort San Lorenzo

Fort San Lorenzo

Je kunt meer te weten komen over de geschiedenis van Colon als je een uitstapje maakt naar Fort San Lorenzo. Deze ontspannen omgeving biedt leuke wandelmogelijkheden zoals het meer en je vindt er bijvoorbeeld ook de restaurants.

Fort San Lorenzo

Colon Free Zone

Op vakantie in Colon kun je lekker rondkijken in het winkelgebied van Colon Free Zone.

Colon Free Zone

Colón 2000

Tijdens je vakantie in Colon kun je het perfecte souvenir vinden in Colón 2000. Deze ontspannen omgeving biedt leuke wandelmogelijkheden zoals het meer en je vindt er bijvoorbeeld ook de restaurants.

Colón 2000

Regenwoudresort Gamboa

Wat is er nu beter dan op vakantie lekker genieten van de buitenlucht? Ontdek tijdens je verblijf in Gamboa de mooie natuur van Regenwoudresort Gamboa. Tijdens je verblijf hier kun je lekker genieten van de geweldige restaurants.

Regenwoudresort Gamboa

Panama Rainforest Discovery Center

In Gamboa kun je 's middags de galerijen in Panama Rainforest Discovery Center bestuderen. Tijdens je verblijf hier kun je lekker genieten van de geweldige restaurants.

Panama Rainforest Discovery Center

Marine Education Center op het eiland Galeta

Op vakantie in Colon kun je een keer de tentoonstellingen in Marine Education Center op het eiland Galeta bewonderen. Deze ontspannen omgeving biedt leuke wandelmogelijkheden zoals het meer en je vindt er bijvoorbeeld ook de restaurants.

Marine Education Center op het eiland Galeta

Activiteiten

Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

Apen- en luiaard Jungle Habitat Panama Tour

€ 50
per volwassene
100% van onze reizigers beveelt dit aan
Apen- en luiaard Jungle Habitat Panama Tour
Gatun Expedition Monkey island Tour

Gatun expeditie Monkey Island Tour

€ 42
per volwassene
Gatun expeditie Monkey Island Tour
Magnificent Gatun lake

Monkey Watch en Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Privétour

€ 63
per volwassene
Monkey Watch en Gatun Lake Wildlife Safari Privétour
Guided Tour in Sloth Sanctuary and Monkey Island

Rondleiding in Sloth Sanctuary en Monkey Island

€ 118
per volwassene
Rondleiding in Sloth Sanctuary en Monkey Island
Half-Day Guided Tour in Panama

Bezoek de Indianen en ontdek het regenwoud

€ 67
per volwassene
Bezoek de Indianen en ontdek het regenwoud
Explore Panama Canal and Gatun Lake with Rainforest Hike

Verken het Panamakanaal en het Gatun-meer met Rainforest Hike

€ 97
per volwassene
Verken het Panamakanaal en het Gatun-meer met Rainforest Hike
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Tophotels in Cristobal

La Cubana Hotel & Residencial

La Cubana Hotel & Residencial

2.5 out of 5
Calle 11 y Avenida Bolivar Colon Panama
De prijs is € 28 per nacht van 2 mrt tot 3 mrt
€ 28
2 mrt - 3 mrt
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers in Colon. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en 24-uurs roomservice. De populaire attracties Colón 2000 ...
8,2/10 Very Good! (116 beoordelingen)
The price reflects the area where it is located, the room was clean and well maintained. Appreciated the ability to check in early without extra cost.

Beoordeeld op 22 feb 2026

La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino

Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino

4 out of 5
Paseo Gorgas, Calle 13 Colon Colon
Volledig restitueerbaarReserveer nu, betaal tijdens je verblijf
De prijs is € 102 per nacht van 6 mrt tot 7 mrt
€ 102
6 mrt - 7 mrt
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel met een spa in Colon. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en een volledig uitgeruste spa. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen ...
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

3 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked Colon Colon
De prijs is € 111 per nacht van 3 mrt tot 4 mrt
€ 111
3 mrt - 4 mrt
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers in Colon. Geniet van gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en gratis parkeerplaatsen. De populaire attracties Colón 2000 en ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (234 beoordelingen)
Great staff. The only problem was they didn't have wash clothes

Beoordeeld op 27 feb 2026

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
New Washington Hotel

New Washington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Calle 1a Avenida Bolivar Colon Colon
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Colon. Geniet van gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en gratis parkeerplaatsen. De populaire attracties Colón 2000 en Monument voor Christopher ...
6/10 (89 beoordelingen)
El hotel bien, la habitación bien, check in bien, la piscina se veía sucia, una señora del personal del desayuno muy mal para atender a los huéspedes. Estaba ubicado muy cerca de la zona libre de Colón.

Beoordeeld op 3 feb 2026

Prijzen ophalen
New Washington Hotel
Hotel Andros

Hotel Andros

3 out of 5
Ave. Herrera, entre Calles 9 y 10 Colon Colon
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Colon. Geniet van gratis wifi, ontbijt en parkeerplaatsen ter plaatse. De populaire attracties Colón 2000 en November 5 Park bevinden ...
8/10 Very Good! (159 beoordelingen)
All great

Beoordeeld op 31 jan 2026

Prijzen ophalen
Hotel Andros
Hotel Sotelo

Hotel Sotelo

3 out of 5
Calle 11, Ave. Amador Colon Panama
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Colon. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en een 24-uurs receptie. De populaire attracties Colón 2000 en Fantastic Casino ...
7,8/10 Good! (38 beoordelingen)
Muy pequeña la habitación, el Area muy insegura .. pero el hotel si limpio y bueno el restaurante

Beoordeeld op 2 feb 2026

Prijzen ophalen
Hotel Sotelo
all 44 accommodaties bekijken in Cristobal
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.

Andere buurten in Cristobal

Barrio Sur

Barrio Sur

Als je een stop maakt in Barrio Sur, mag je Colon Free Zone en Colón 2000 zeker niet overslaan.

Barrio Sur
Barrio Norte

Barrio Norte

Maak tijdens je bezoek aan Barrio Norte ook tijd voor bezienswaardigheden zoals Bahía Limón en Monument voor Christopher Columbus.

Barrio Norte
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Coco Solo

Als je een stop maakt in Coco Solo, mag je Colon Free Zone en Bahía Limón zeker niet overslaan.

Coco Solo
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Gatún

De musea en de monumenten zijn slechts enkele zaken die populair zijn bij reizigers in Gatún. Voor wat sightseeing zullen Gatun Locks en Observatiecentrum voor Verbreding Kanaal je niet teleurstellen.

Gatún

Cristobal

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