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As a way to get close and personal with local culture, canal cruises have been growing in popularity. Panama Canal cruises are a great way to experience one of the most iconic canals in the world. The 20th anniversary of Panamanian ownership of the canal was celebrated on December 31, 1999.
Panama Canal cruises offer travelers the unique opportunity to see the canal from the water, which allows them to take in its historic and contemporary features. Caravan Tours’ Panama Canal cruise includes views of historic locks that have influenced shipbuilding over the years due to their importance in the global economy. Panama Canal is still a major transit way between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. In an expansion project, newer locks were added to the Panama Canal to enable larger ships to pass through. Only certain Panama Canal cruises allow for travel to both the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks.
The Panama Canal Museum is located near Miraflores locks. It explains the history of Panama Canal, from its early construction through current operation.
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The Panama Canal and its history are on display. Visitors can also visit the Biomuseo at the Pacific entry to the Panama Canal. This museum is a state of the art science museum that focuses on biodiversity and the environment. Frank Gehry was the architect who designed the Biomuseo building. There are multiple galleries featuring different themes, including “Oceans Divided”And “The Living Web.”Interactive displays educate and engage visitors of all ages.
On a Caravan Panama Canal cruise, visitors to Panama can also discover the flora & fauna of the rainforests. You will be cruising through jungle channels and learning about the culture of local Emberas who call the Panama River home. Panama Canal cruises offer the opportunity to relax and enjoy beachfront strolling in a resort setting.
Caravan Tours operates Panama Canal cruises since 1952.
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