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1. Panama Route To California

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   Pacific Embarkation
   The final leg involved securing passage from Panama City, accessible from the crossing points, to the final destination. Competition for berths on the Pacific side was fierce. Steamers heading north to San Francisco or other Californian ports were often overbooked, leading to protracted layovers in Panama City that could stretch for weeks or months. These delays were less due to a lack of vessels and more due to the comp…

2. Panama Route To California

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   Economic and Social Impact
   The Panama Route generated substantial, albeit transient, wealth for local intermediaries and shipping magnates. The influx of travelers spending capital waiting for passage led to the rapid, chaotic inflation of foodstuffs and lodging in Panama City, particularly for goods requiring cross-isthmus transport before the railroad stabilized prices.
   The 'Isthmus Tax'