Culebra Cut

Culebra Cut is a man-made channel carved through the Isthmus of Panama to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Part of the Panama Canal, it was created through extensive excavation during construction in the early 20th century. The cut involves removing large amounts of earth and rock to create a navigable passage for ships. Its purpose is to shorten the voyage between the oceans, significantly reducing travel distance and time for maritime transportation. The project was a major engineering effort, illustrating the scale and complexity of the canal's construction.