Panama Canal Tour: Miraflores Locks and Canal Zone

Explore the Pacific side of the Panama Canal on a private tour designed to understand its history and operation clearly. It’s not just about watching boats, it’s about understanding how the canal works in real time as you witness vessels transiting the locks at Miraflores Visitor Center. Also, tour the old Canal Zone and learn about the history behind the Torrijos-Carter Treaties. Enjoy spectacular views from the Amador Causeway and visit the Panama Canal Administration Building, the Bridge of the Americas, the Centennial Bridge and the Corte Culebra. The experience is complemented by the IMAX film narrated by Morgan Freeman, connecting each story with what you’re watching live. A tour designed for : families, couples, group of friends, seniors, stopover travelers who really want to understand the Panama Canal. Book today!

Itinerary

1. We head to the Miraflores Visitor Center where we will have the opportunity to see the 45-minute documentary about the Panama Canal, narrated by Morgan Freeman at the Imax theater, we will know the history and operation of this important and imposing construction and see the transit of Panamax ships that pass through the locks of Miraflores. This time includes transfer to the Miraflores Locks. (2h 30min)
2. From the Miraflores Locks we arrive at the Pedro Miguel Locks, this is the smallest lock built and very important as it levels the ships at the level of the snake cut which is the most dangerous and complicated part of the transit of the ships. Time includes transfer to the locks of Pedro Miguel. (15 min)
3. We pass the Centennial Bridge where you will see the start of the famous Corte Culebra and the entrances to the Locks of Pedro Miguel, Miraflores and Cocolí.
4. We continue to know more about the Panama Canal and arrive at the Panama Canal Administration Building, where we will walk along the Paseo del Prado (which has an interesting history) and the Monument to George Goethals. Time includes transfer from the locks of Pedro Miguel. (30 min)
5. ATTENTION: for remodeling work we are not stopping at the viewpoint, we are making a panoramic crossing by the Bridge of the Americas.
6. We continue our adventure and finish at the Amador Causeway where we will know the importance of this area when the Panama Canal was inaugurated and enjoy the breathtaking views of Panama City and Panama Bay. Time includes transfer from the Mirador de las Américas. (30 min)