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CRISTOBAL
Spotlight on
Cristobal
PORT & SHOPPING MAP
History
Panama has been attracting explorers and
visitors for 11,000 years. Christopher Colombus and Vasco Núñez de Balboa both
visited the isthmus of Panama.
Capital
The capital of Panama isPANAMA
Panama
CITY
City.
Language
Spanish is the official language of
Panama.
Location
Colón is located at the Caribbean
end of the Panama Canal.
Currency
The Balboa dollar is the official
currency, United States dollars,
travelers checks and major credit
cards are widely accepted.
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GRANDE
In the 1530’s, Panama became a marketplace for the Spanish Empire. In 1718, Panama joined the viceroyalty of New Granada,
and declared independence from Spain 130
years later to become part of the Republic
of Colombia.
Colombia and the United States signed a treaty in 1846 that allowed the United States to construct a railway
across the isthmus. The California gold rush of 1848 made the Transcontinental Railroad a profitable venture
as thousands of people traveled to California through Panama. Americans building the Transcontinental Railroad, founded Colón in 1850. One-hundred years later Colón was made a Free Trade Zone.
Size
Panama is approximately 30,420
square miles.
In 1882, Ferdinand de Lesseps, who built the Suez Canal, began building the Panama Canal. Because of
equipment delays, tropical diseases, financial problems, and poor planning, his efforts failed. At the turn of
the century, the United States urged Panama to declare independence from Colombia so a treaty could be
signed allowing the United States to build a canal across the isthmus. On November 3, 1903, Panama gained
its independence, and the United States began construction. The canal took ten years to complete and
brought more than 150,000 people to Panama. In 1977, a new treaty was signed that turned over the canal to
Panama on December 31, 1999.
Population
Colón is the second largest city in
Panama with a population of
more than 150,000 people.
Tourist Information
Information is available at Aventuras 2000 Information Center in the
shopping complex.
local flavors
Panama is famous for its straw weaving. From intricately woven baskets to the famous Panama
hats, visitors will find all manners of straw crafts in this region.
tendering
The ships dock at Pier 6 in Cristobal.
The terminal features duty-free shops,
restaurants and a large craft market.
shore excursions
Please check your tour ticket for the
correct meeting time and location for
your tour. Your cruise line representative will direct you to your transportation.
Shopping
Shopping is available within Pier 6.
Phone Locations
Phones are located in the terminal.
Store Hours
Emergency
Most stores are open when cruise ships In case of an emergency, dial 104.
are in port.
Bank Hours
Banks are open Monday to Friday from
8:00 am to 1:30 pm.
Post Office Hours
Transportation
The post office is open 8:00 am to
For getting around, you’ll find taxis and 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, and 8:00 am
buses to be plentiful and inexpensive in to noon on Saturday.
Panama City. Taxi fares aren’t metered,
so always establish a price with the
driver beforehand.
Guarantee
Shop with confidence, knowing that all merchants on this map have been
carefully selected and each offers a 30-day guarantee to cruise line guests.
This guarantee ensures buyers that all recommended merchants will repair
or replace any unsatisfactory item, excluding buyer’s negligence, buyer’s
remorse and lost or stolen merchandise. For purposes of determining quality
and value of jewelry related to a buyer’s complaint, only appraisals secured
by a buyer from independent graduate gemologists, not affiliated with any
retail jeweler, will be acceptable. Please inquire about individual store return
policies before finalizing any purchase.
The port shopping program is operated by Onboard Media; Inc. Participating
merchants have paid an advertising fee to Onboard Media for inclusion in this
program. Onboard Media handles all customer relations claims relating to
11/20/07
the guarantee. If you become aware of a problem during the cruise, please
contact the Shopping Guide onboard for immediate assistance. If a problem
arises after the cruise but within 30 days of the purchase date, contact the
Customer Relations Department at Onboard Media, 1691 Michigan Ave. Suite
600, Miami Beach 33139, Phone: (800) 396-2999, Fax: (305) 673-2741,
Email: [email protected], Hours: Monday through Friday
9:00 am to 5:30 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Please send a letter and include the name of the ship, cruise date, store
name and merchandise problem. Also enclose a copy of the sales receipt
and any relevant documents relating to the sale. Onboard Media will contact
the recommended store on your behalf for repair or replacement, and you
will be notified accordingly.
Time Zone
Panama is on Eastern Standard
Time. The ship may not always follow local time. Please adhere to
the ship's time while in port.
sightseeing
Gatún Locks
Gatún Lake
Gatún Locks raise ships entering the Panama
Canal from the Caribbean Sea to the water
level of Lago Gatún. Gatún Locks contain
two sets of three large chambers, each a
thousand feet long, where ships are raised
85 feet above sea level to cross the Isthmus
of Panama. For the ship to be raised, the
ship enters a lock while gates close behind
it. Water is let into the lock until its level
equals that of the water ahead. The forward
gate is then opened and the ship proceeds
through. Approximately 14,000 ships a year
pass through, guided by the special locomotives of the Panama Canal.
Once the largest man-made lake in the
world, it was created as a passageway for
ships transitioning to the Panama Canal and
to supply fresh water for the operation of
the Canal. Wildlife surrounding the lake has
been protected for almost a century. The
Smithsonian Institute has an important tropical investigation site here, on the 3,300 acre
island “Barro Colorado”, where 366 species
of birds, 93 species of mammals and 90 species of amphibians and reptiles live.
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• Direct from Colombia's Mines: Loose emeralds and 18K gold
emerald jewelry
• Great gift ideas
• Fabulous duty-free prices
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Your One-Stop Shop for Emeralds
WIN A FABULOUS 18K GOLD EMERALD PENDANT.
Pier 6
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Deposit at Panama Gem, Winner will be announced onboard.
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only the stores listed on this map are guaranteed by the cruise line