Inauguration of the amplification of Causeway

By Raffaele Capomolla

Last Saturday the President of the Republic of Panama Juan Carlos Varela inaugurated the amplification of the “Calzada de Amador” or also called “Causeway”, which has been constructed to increase the touristic potential in this iconic area. The Causeway counts with playgrounds, sports fields, resting places, hotels and restaurants. Walking through Causeway also allows you to enjoy a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean, Bridge of Americas, Panama City’s skyline and also the breathtaking giant boats entering the canal.

The Causeway has been constructed in 1903 using the Rocks which were excavated from the construction of the Panama Canal and is today the second longest boardwalk in the City. Historically the Causeway has a great importance, as it dates back to the colonial time of the Spanish; the treasures that were brought from Peru by the Conquistadores were landed using the four islands. Then, from 1915 until World War II, the Causeway was used by the United States as a military base and powerful defense system. It was only in 1996 when the Country of Panama became the proprietary of the Causeway and all the Panamanians finally had complete access to the area.

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