Traveling by train in Panama | DW Documentary
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Although much older than the famous canal, the Panama Rail Road never enjoyed the same recognition. The maiden voyage across the Isthumus of Panama in 1855 was the first train to run from ocean to ocean. Its significance was lost, however, just four decades later when the U.S. opened a route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Today a train ride along the old line is a treat for tourists.
Ever since it opened for commercial operations in 1914, the Panama Canal has been greatly beneficial to the economy in Central America. Eighty-two kilometers long, it meant goods could be shipped from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast much faster; a single journey could be reduced by a good three weeks. From 1914 until 1979 the canal was under the control of the United States. For two decades it was then jointly controlled by the US and Panama and in 1999 full control was given to Panama. This incredible feat of engineering is the pride and joy of its citizens and generates around 40% of the national income. But before the canal, the Panama railway was the first to affectively connect the Atlantic with the Pacific. Today, 77-kilometre route between Balboa harbor in Panama City and the port of Cristóbal on the Atlantic is used to transport both freight and passengers. The panorama cars offer tourists a unique view of the canal. On the small islands off the Caribbean coast, they can also visit the Kuna, an indigenous people with a unique way of life. The Casco Viejo, the historic quarter of Panama City, is also well-worth a stopover.
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コメント (21)
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This is my country Panama. Wonderful video about the Canal and history. Panama have many beautiful places to visit. The coast to coast is water.
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"Deutsche Welle train documentary" is a highest quality mark. They are all just perfect!
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Have been there in Jan. 2020 .took a train ride .visited near by islands. Fell in love with Panama and the people. Ljfe time memories. Love from Ukraine! ⛴
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I love these train and bus travel docus! They're my favorite! My father used to travel to Panama very often when I was little for business and he used to talk about it all the time! I never had the chance to go but this makes me want to visit!
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When I was a kid, my late grandfather would take the bunch of grandkids up to the Pedro Miguel locks to watch the boats going through the locks and the train 🚂 passing by. That was his way of calming us down before bath time. That's the reason I have a fascination with trains. I miss those days. 😢
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DW thanks for this wonderful documentary, didn't miss anything about the railroad, the canal an our history as Panamanian. 😘🇵🇦
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Fell in love with Panama wish i could have taken a train ride We drove everywhere saw the trains
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Belize central America I'm from!! Sending love to Panama!!✌🙏🌎💖🇧🇿🇵🇦🤗💯
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I cannot wait to visit... 🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦 from America 🇺🇸
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The Scenery is unprecedented. Panama City offers a diverse lifestyle especially for some of us who love the Ocean, water bodies and the Country side. Kudos to DW showcasing this to the World.
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I work in Panama for almost 3 yrs.I am a Filipino and they told we are the most hospitable people in the world but for me its Panamanian.I missed Panama a lot. Hoping to go back again and see my Panamanian Family.
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My wife and I had a wonderful time in Panama. I only wish we had taken this train ride. That is one of the things we missed. Of course, we spent a good deal of time in Boquete. I would love to visit Panama again. The seafood and local cuisine was wonderful. Panama is a rich cultural experience.
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Im from Panama and this brought joy to me! Thank you for such a beautiful documentary!💕
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Luxurious and class in itself. Scenic beauty.
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Panama is a beautiful place, worth visiting, From Barbados.
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Lived in the Canal Zone, Panama, for 11 years. What a wonderful experience.
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Admirer of your train docs from Lahore, Pakistan. Love and peace to everyone watching this documentary.
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This is one of the best documentary! My congratulations to the production team for their efforts!!
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DW has the best documentaries in the whole world..👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Nice documentary. Came to know lot of things on Panama. Love from India, West Bengal.
