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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. ISLA 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. shopping in cristobal pier 6 1 panama gem PANAMA GEM UT Y French Canal E FRE D D E FRE D UT Y UT Y D • Direct from Colombia's Mines: Loose emeralds and 18K gold emerald jewelry • Great gift ideas • Fabulous duty-free prices COLON CITY Telfer’s UT Y Your One-Stop Shop for Emeralds WIN A FABULOUS 18K GOLD EMERALD PENDANT. Pier 6 Name: Cabin#: Deposit at Panama Gem, Winner will be announced onboard. shopping notes E BUS N S Limon Bay Limon Bay W only the stores listed on this map are guaranteed by the cruise line