Visiting Panama and not living the experience of knowing one of the wonders of the modern world. It is something that you cannot miss, the Canal is an extension of 80 KM, made up of three lock systems, two in the Pacific Miraflores and Pedro Miguel in the Atlantic, the largest of all Aguas Claras, which serve as large elevators for the crossing of the ships to our isthmus.
For its operation, the Chagres River was dammed, forming the Miraflores, Maden and Gatún lakes, this being one of the largest artificial lakes in the world.
The Panama Canal is one of the most important works of engineering in the world.
One of our guide will guide you through this amazing work and will tell you all its history.
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Lunch
Tickets to the Locks
What's Not Included
Gratuities
Services not specified in the program
Traveler Information
INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
CHILD: Age: 4 - 10
ADULT: Age: 11 - 99
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
What To Expect
Panama Canal Administration Building
Located on the hill of the area that comprised the Canal Zone, with Italian Renaissance style architecture taking advantage of light and natural space. It was inaugurated on July 15, 1914.
Upon entering the building, employees and visitors alike are struck by the beauty of its high, dome-shaped ceiling. Dramatic murals, columns and a marble floor make the rotunda the main attraction of the historic building. The central staircase, built with pink Tennessee marble, and the elegant mahogany banister are some examples of the luxury with which the imposing structure was built.
30 minutes
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Admission Ticket Free
Miraflores Visitor Center
The Panama Canal is made up of three lock systems, two on the Pacific side, which are the Miraflores Locks. They are the closest to Panama City and where the Miraflores Visitor Center operates. Models, mechanical models and objects are exhibited there. related to the history of the Canal. Videos are also shown that are very illustrative for those who want to learn more about the history and characteristics of the Panama Canal.
1 hours
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Admission Ticket Included
Colon
On the Atlantic Coast is the city of Colón, rich in history, and with wonderful Caribbean cuisine and where the Colon Free Zone is located, a first-generation free zone, one of the main ones in America, it captures services and import centers, storage, packaging and re-export of products from all over the world.
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Admission Ticket Free
Centro de Visitantes de Agua Clara
Have a pleasant experience enriching yourself with extremely curious data, but above all being part of this, the history of the route that unites the world.
This new center is characterized by its impressive panoramic view that contrasts two particular scenarios, which merged generate an unprecedented mix of sensations. On one side, you will find the famous Gatun Lake, where day after day cargo ships or other types of vessels pass through this magnificent work of modern engineering.
1 hours
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Admission Ticket Included
Reviews
En heldag vid kanalen
Sommar2013, 11-01-2020
Vi kom till Colon i Panama på morgonen med kryssningsbåten, det var bara att sätta sig på en buss och åka ca: 1,5 tim. innan vi var framme vid Panamakanalen. Där hoppade vi på en båt med plats för 400 personer. Ni var vi bara 7st bussar så runt 340 personer. Det var varmt i luften men regn till och från, fanns platser under tak att sitta på. båten hade guider som hela tiden pratade om kanalen och dess historia på minst 4-5 olika språk. Vi åkte ca:30 min fram till den första slussen som skulle ta oss mer 8 meter innan vi kon ut på en sjö. Häftigt att dessa slussar styrs endast med själv tryck inget pumpande av vatten, Sedan åkte vi vidare på sjön och blev bjudna på dricka och mat under tiden vi närmade oss nästa sluss. Denna var i två steg så 8 +8 meter till skulle vi för att komma ner till havsnivå med Stilla havet. Slussarna (dom gamla) är ganska långa och det kostar massor att åka här, allt styrs på vikterna. Vikt på last och båt, de största containerfartygen får betala runt 1,2 miljon/ resa. Panama får in 40% av hela sin kassa varje år, detta används till gamla, skola och sjukvård för alla invånare. Ändå ser man vilket fattigt land detta är men också rikt och modernt. Enn upplevelse som tar runt 4tim samt 2+2 timmarbuss åter till Colon. Båten lägger till i huvudstaden Panama.
Excellent guide - No lunch!
santanamiriam51, 18-06-2022
Edgar was a knowledgeable tour guide and we were fortunate to have had him as our tour guide. However, contrary to the advertised description of the tour it does NOT include lunch. Beware of this because you will need to take a snack with you. The trip is long and you will get hungry along the way. This is important!
