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The Panama Canal, Panama City

#64 among attractions in Panama City

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Facts and practical information

The Panama Canal is a place located in Panama City (Panamá Oeste province) and belongs to the category of canal.

It is situated at an altitude of 30 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 8°59'50"N latitude and 79°35'28"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. The Panama Canal is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Esclusas de Miraflores (bus, 2 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Miraflores (canal, 1 min walk), Ciudad del Saber (neighbourhood, 15 min walk), Florida State University-Panama (universities and schools, 15 min walk).

Coordinates: 8°59'50"N, 79°35'28"W
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Panama City Panama

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The Panama Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Miraflores, Panama Canal expansion project, Ciudad del Saber, Florida State University-Panama.

  • miraflores panama city~40 ftE
    Canal, Visitor center, Boat or ferry

    Miraflores, Panama City

    1 min walk • The Miraflores Locks are a marvel of engineering and a pivotal component of the Panama Canal, serving as a gateway for ships traversing between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Situated just a short distance from the bustling metropolis of Panama City, these locks are...

  • panama canal expansion project panama city1.1 miSE
    Canal

    Panama Canal expansion project, Panama City

    28 min walk • The Panama Canal Expansion Project, completed in 2016, is a monumental engineering feat that has reshaped global maritime trade. Located just outside Panama City, the expansion added a new lane of traffic to the Panama Canal through the construction of a new set of...

  • ciudad del saber panama city0.6 miE
    Neighbourhood

    Ciudad del Saber, Panama City

    15 min walk • Panama's Ciudad del Saber is a government-sponsored cluster of academic organizations, technology companies and non-governmental organizations, managed by the foundation of the same name. It is located just across the Miraflores locks, in what used to be United States Army South headquarters, Fort Clayton, now known simply as Clayton.

  • florida state university panama panama city0.6 miN
    Universities and schools

    Florida State University-Panama, Panama City

    15 min walk • Florida State University-Panama, or FSU-Panama is an international branch campus of Florida State University located on the isthmus of Panama. FSU has operating a broad curriculum program in Panama City of the Republic of Panama for over 50 years.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Panama Canal?

Nearby attractions include Miraflores, Panama City (1 min walk), Ciudad del Saber, Panama City (15 min walk), Florida State University-Panama, Panama City (15 min walk).

How to get to The Panama Canal by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Panama Canal:

Bus
  • Esclusas de Miraflores • Lines: None (2 min walk)
  • Entrada Ciudad del Saber-R • Lines: None (11 min walk)

Where to next? Visit panama oeste Panamá Oeste region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Panama.

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