About Gatun Lake

The Gatun Lake is a large artificial lake that forms a major part of the Panama Canal, carrying ships for 33 km of their transit across the Isthmus of Panama. At the time it was created, Gatun Lake was the largest man-made lake in the world. Around the lake there are various resorts that offer boat tours on the lake as well as excursions to islands and the Embera Indians. The exuberant vegetation at Gatun Lake is also a paradise for an abundance of bird species.

How To Get There:

There are different points of access to the Gatun Lake. Towards Gamboa the street leads from Panama City first along the Panama Canal and through the Gamboa Rainforest before crossing an old single-lane bridge. It is the only way in and out to Gamboa.
Another way to get to the Gatun Lake is from Colón, about 80 km from Panama City across the Isthmus. Just before arriving to Colón you turn left and follow the signs towards Gatun Lake.