For Panama Canal visitors, here’s a guide to experiencing and understanding the mega engineering project that captivates the world.

Often called one of the seven modern wonders of the world, the Panama Canal splits the continents of North and South America and launched a new era in global commerce when it opened in 1914.

President Trump again threatened to take control of the Panama Canal, saying in his inaugural address, “We’re taking it back.” Trump has previously threatened to take over of the Panama Canal and take control of Greenland from Denmark.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would take back the Panama Canal, but he gave no further detail in his inaugural address after being sworn in. "The purpose of our deal and the spirit of our treaty has been totally violated,