Waiting ships
At the canal mouth.
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A long road over the sea linking the mainland with four small islands at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, built from rock excavated while digging the canal to serve as a breakwater guarding its mouth. Today it is one of the city's favourite places for a stroll. Along it runs a path for walking, jogging and cycling, with bikes for rent from shops on the way, palms and benches, looking on one side over huge ships lined up to enter the canal and on the other over the towers of Panama City and Casco Viejo across the bay. The islands have restaurants, cafés and a marina, and ferries leave from here for Taboga and the Pearl Islands. At its start stands the colourful Biomuseo, with a small marine science centre nearby. The best times are early morning or just before sunset, when the heat eases and the sky glows behind the Bridge of the Americas. Shade on the path is scarce. It is hot and humid all year, with heavy afternoon rain from May to November, so carry water and an umbrella.
At the canal mouth.
Across the bay.
To Taboga.
From the Amador area out to Naos, Perico and Flamenco islands
Rent a bike and ride the path out to the islands in the morning or before sunset, stopping at the Biomuseo and cafés.