Gatun Lake

Local nameLago Gatun
LocationColón, Panama

Gatun Lake is a freshwater artificial lake to the south of Colón, Panama. At approximately 26 m above sea level, it forms a major part of the Panama Canal, carrying ships 33 km of their transit across the Isthmus of Panama. It was created June 27, 1913 when the gates of the spillway at Gatun Dam were closed. The water level was about 14.6 m above sea level and was expected to fill to operating levels in the next six months.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatun_Lake

Address Panama

Coordinates 9°14'6.694" N -79°53'8.457" E

Tours and activities: Gatun Lake

Panama Canal and Gatun Lake Jungle Eco Cruise

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