We explored the fringes of Gatun Lake in a small boat as we looked for birds with a tour from Canopy Tower. The tour was all we hoped it to be. We had close up sightings of many species in relatively secluded conditions.

It is a lovely area. Got up exceedingly early (for a vacation) to appreciate the sights, and sounds of Gatun Lake, Panama City, Panama. Very interesting; a real educational experience!

On our Holland America Line cruise through the Panama Canal, locks at each end lift ships up to Gatun Lake, an artificial lake created to reduce the amount of excavation work required for the canal, 26 m above sea level. The original locks are 34...More

When going through the Panama Canal, you must cross Gatun Lake. A vast area that was created when the canal was built. You can see small islands that were once part of the land, with trees growing out from the water level, Most ships wait...More

Lake Gatun provides the functionality for the Panama Canal. It is a huge lake that is part natural and part man made. Being above sea level, it is the source of all the water used to flood the locks. It is a fresh water lake...More

Beautiful artificial lake that was necessary to complete the Panama Canal. Sorry to those who’s lives were upended because there they were being flooded out of there homes

Panama is a wildlife paradise with incredible varieties of birds and animals. The Gaton boat tour describes some of the history behind its formation as well as seeing the animals up close. A couple of monkies even climbed aboard the boat for a bit to...More