Puente de las Americas, or Bridge of the Americas, was originally called the Thatcher Ferry Bridge. Located in Panama City, the bridge spans the Pacific Ocean entrance to the Panama Canal and has a total length of over 1,654 meters. Until 2004, it was one of the only non-swinging bridges connecting North and South America. The bridge played a large role in world trade, as its addition increased road traffic across the canal. Visitors can appreciate the impressive site of the bridge and go across the pedestrian walkways to get stunning views of the surroundings.

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