Travel to Panama
There are many exotic vacation spots in the Caribbean that almost everyone is aware of, like Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Aruba, etc.—just to mention a few. Not many think of Panama as a warm beach spot to visit. But, it is a very exciting and memorable spot for a great vacation.
First and foremost, the history of Panama and the Panama Canal is fascinating, even though we won’t get into a big history lesson here, the Panama Canal is a marvel in engineering and one of the most significant waterways in the world.
The canal stretches from Panama City on the Pacific coast to Colon on the Atlantic side, and is 80 km (or 50 miles) in length. Over 12,000 ocean-going vessels use the canal per year, nudging their way through the narrow canal and rising up and down in the various locks to compensate for the difference in elevation between the two oceans. There are vast tracts of virgin jungle on both sides of the canal. It is truly an unforgettable sight to see the huge ships pass through the locks. It is a must-see when visiting Panama.
The Mira Flores, Locks, located on the Pacific coast, is on the northeastern fringe of Panama City. A platform offers visitors a good view of the locks in operation and has a very interesting museum attached.
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