10 best train journeys in Latin America
Travel from the end of the world to the edge of a canyon, as we share our favourite train journeys from across Latin Amer…
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" The Gatun Locks, looking north towards the Atlantic Ocean. " by Stan Shebs - licensed under CC BY
The most surprising and picturesque part of the canal is Lago Gatún, an artificial lake which provides a home to an abundance of wildlife and plant species.
This 48 mile waterway links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and is one of the world's most remarkable feats of engineering. For Panama it also represents a source of pride and symbolises the progression and modernity of their nation, in contrast to their neighbours. The most surprising and picturesque part of the canal is Lago Gatún, an artificial lake which provides a home to an abundance of wildlife and plant species. You can take boat excursions to better understand the scale and mechanics of the canal, see the Miraflores lock in operation and watch the transit of giant ships.
The Panama Canal Tour of Panama
5 Night Itinerary from
£1,100
€420
$430
with flights, accommodation & transfers