GROUP 1

The Amador Causeway connects the three islands by the

entrance to the Panama Canal to the mainland. From the
causeway, there is a terrific view of Panama City, and the
Bridge of the Americas. Many Panamanians like to spend
their weekends jogging, riding a bicycle or rollerblading
down the causeway, or having a meal or drinks in one of the
many restaurants and bars on the islands.
GROUP 2
The Panama Canal stands as one of the worlds greatest
feats of engineering. Visitors can take either a partial or
complete crossing of the canal. Crossings take four to eight
hours. Many visitors choose to explore the canal by visiting
the Miraflores Locks Museum. From the restaurant located
at the top floor of the museum, visitors can watch transiting
vessels in the canal below.
GROUP 3
Panama City was founded on August 15, 1519 by Pedro
Arias Dvila, known as Pedrarias, making it the first
Spanish city on the shores of the South Sea (known today
as the Pacific Ocean) and the oldest city on mainland that
yet exists today.
It replaced the former cites of Santa Mara la Antigua del
Darin and Acla and became the capital of Castilla del Oro.
The ruins of the ancient city remain today, including the
cathedral tower, and the Collective Historic Monument of
Panama La Vieja has become a tourist attraction and been
declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

GROUP 4
Barro Colorado, the largest forested island in the
Panama Canal waterway, is part of the Barro
Colorado Nature Monument (BCNM) and is the site
of an internationally recognized biological research
station. There are probably thousands of insect
species and more than 120 species of mammals,
nearly half of which are bats. If you are patient and
observant, you will discover amazing things. You will
learn about research in progress and about the rich
natural history of Barro Colorado.