BROWSE BY TIME PERIOD
Colonial
Spanish explorers such as Antonio Galvao suggested an oceanic link since the 1550s.
Republic
After indepedence, representatives of the Central American Republic pushed the idea
1850s
Chaos as Nicaragua becomes a nation leads to more plans for a canal
1900s
Economic pressures by the US renew efforts to create a canal through Central America
Pre-Civil War
After the contruction of the Panama canal much of the efforts become speculative
Post-Civil War
Since the 1990s, efforts by the Nicaraguan Government have led to new proposals
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