The Gatún Lake is located between the two sets of locks that make up the Panama Canal. The lake was created between 1907 and 1913 when the locks were built. The lake is at an altitude of 25 to 27 meters above sea level. The nature reserves around the lake are home to hundreds of animal species, reptiles and many species of birds.
Gatún Lake Panama
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| Month | Temperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit) | Precipitations |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Maximum | (mminch) | |
| January | 2475 2984 | 1094.25 |
| February | 2475 2984 | 502.00 |
| March | 2475 2984 | 361.50 |
| April | 2577 3086 | 943.75 |
| May | 2475 3188 | 27410.75 |
| June | 2475 3086 | 36814.50 |
| July | 2475 2984 | 41916.50 |
| August | 2475 2984 | 41716.50 |
| September | 2475 3188 | 29211.50 |
| October | 2373 3086 | 46718.50 |
| November | 2373 2984 | 62024.50 |
| December | 2475 2984 | 32012.50 |
Where is located the Gatún Lake Cruise Terminal
Gatún lake is a short stopover that only serves to disembark passengers on an excursion and wait for permission to pass through the locks. Passengers on an excursion will usually join the boat back at the port of Colon. The ship will anchored and the you will reach the shore by tender boats.Travelling around the Gatún Lake Cruise Port
directions_subwayOnly passengers on an excursion can disembark at Gatún lake.
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Excursions in Gatún Lake
From Gatún lake, various excursions allow you to see the following attractions:
- Panama City: The city is composed of a modern part and an old town of colonial architecture.
- The Miraflores locks and its observation centre will allow you to understand the operation and history of the Panama Canal.
- Embera Tribe Village: Experience what life was like for the Embera tribes 600 years ago and discover their history and folklore.
- Kayaking in the locks of the Panama Canal.
- Boat tour allowing you to observe nature and visit the locks.
- Train connecting Gaton lake and Colon and passing through small villages and around the canal.
