Sailing the Panama Canal

For over a century, the Panama Canal has been a vital artery nourishing the world’s economy, with hundreds of passenger ships, cargo ships and tankers sailing through the canal’s original locks every month. The massive engineering feat makes it possible for ships to transit large bodies of water in just hours rather than circumnavigating the entirety of South America to reach their final destination. This man-made marvel is a bucket list item for many world travelers--whether sailing through or exploring on foot, the Panama Canal is one of Panama’s most popular attractions.