Panama Canal, Miraflores Locks
The Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal have 2 of the six locks that are used in the crossing from the Atlantic
to Pacific Oceans. Here the viewing area is excellent and they even have an excellent restaurant where one can eat
while watching the ships go thru the locks. The Panama Canal travels approximately 50 miles from the Atlantic Ocean
to the Pacific Oceana, and operates at over 90% of its` capacity. Our visit included the passage of a container ship
that came within inches of both sides of the Panama Canal itself.
Update: Expansion of the Panama Canal has been approved, making way for huge new container ships that can carry twice as much
cargo.
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This picture recap shows not only a map of the Panamanian Locks but also a collage or pictures that help to depict how the Panama Canal operates, as well as where it is located in the Country of Panama. If you are able to, it would be highly recommended that you visit the area.
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