On this tour, we'll discover how the ships pass through the Miraflores Locks and observe the operation of the Panama Canal, one of the most significant engineering works ever made by mankind.
Panama Canal Tour
At 8 am, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Panama City and head over to the Panama Canal. After a 20-minute drive, we'll arrive in Miraflores.
The Miraflores Locks are the final section of the Panama Canal before reaching the Pacific Ocean. In them, ships are lifted or lowered 16 meters (54 feet), depending on their direction.
We'll witness the passage of vessels through the locks and learn about the operation of the gates. This process takes about 30 minutes and occurs multiple times each day.
Afterwards, you'll have some free time to visit the Canal Visitor Center and learn about the history of its construction. The Panama Canal was considered the largest engineering feat in the world until the 1930s.
We'll conclude the tour by returning you to your hotel 4 hours after pickup.
On this tour, we'll see the Miraflores Locks and observe the operation of the Panama Canal, one of the most spectacular engineering works ever made by mankind.