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Driving Across the Panama Canal Locks

Driving Across the Panama Canal Locks
Panamax Ship Squeezes Through Panama Canal Locks
Driving Across the Panama Canal Locks
Panamax Ship Squeezes Through Panama Canal Locks
Driving Across the Panama Canal Locks
There's just one spot where you can drive across the Panama Canal's locks - this little swing bridge a the Gatun (Atlantic side) locks. It's an amazing view!
By Gayle Keck, AFAR Contributor
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Panamax Ship Squeezes Through Panama Canal Locks
It seems impossible that this ship could make it through the canal! There are only 2 feet of clearance on either side. It's mesmerizing to watch the entire process at the Gatun Locks Visitors Center. This Atlantic-side visitors center is much less crowded than the Pacific-side visitors center at the Miraflores Locks.
By Gayle Keck, AFAR Contributor
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Gatun Locks, Colón, Panama
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