Tenorio Volcano National Park Cruising the Canal Explore the history and culture along the Panama Canal and beyond with Holland America Line. s you cruise through the Panama Canal, one of the world's greatest marvels, it's hard not to be awed by this feat of engineering, ambition and determination. It's one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World - and for good reason. Stretching 48 miles from Panama City to Colon, this manmade shortcut shaved about 8,000 miles off travel between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. SIGHTS AND SOUNDS Plying along the canal, you'll hear By Amity Moore Joyce howler monkeys screech in the distance as electric " mules " (locomotives) with ropes guide your ship through three sets of double locks: Miraflores and Pedro Miguel on the Pacific side and Gatun on the Atlantic. Between the locks, you'll pass through the man-made Gatun Lake. The largest man-made lake at the time it was built, it's fringed by a rainforest and islets. The lake is the most panoramic portion of your passage through the canal and one of the best locations to spot monkeys. It's an incredible experience. 38 VISIT YOUR LOCAL AAA OFFICE CALL 855-736-3925 CLICK AAA.COM/TRAVEL Ahttp://www.AAA.COM/TRAVEL