Miraflores Visitor's Center

Enjoy 2 hours at the fascinating Panama Canal before exploring Panama City's history and sights. Discover 4 levels of exhibitions about the Canal at the Miraflores Visitor Center.  Take a panoramic drive along the Ancon foothills where you can take in the lush greenery and learn about the area's importance during the world wars. Stop at the Amador Causeway for a chance to get some incredible photos of the city, try one of its best ceviche places, have some amazing homemade ice cream, or do some shopping. Walk through the streets of the Old Town and visit the Cathedral Basilica Santa Maria la Antigua. Take a guided walk, ending in the Plaza de Francia on the old walls that protected the city from invasion over the years.

Spend half a day exploring the Panama Canal while learning about its history and creation. See the famed Miraflores Locks in action and take a scenic boat ride in the Panama Canal. Get picked up at your hotel or other location in Panama City, and journey to the Panama Canal Visitors Center for a detailed explanation about how the canal and famous Miraflores Locks work. Visit the museum to learn more about this important water passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Drive by Miraflores Lake and the Pedro Miguel Locks as you make your way to the Chagres River. Climb aboard for a scenic boat trip across artificial Gatun Lake. Marvel at the surrounding landscape of the biggest and most important lake in the Panama Canal. Watch as large ships pass through the canal to get a sense of the magnitude of this masterpiece of engineering. Arrive at a group of islands to see different species of animals and monkeys. Return to Panama City and get dropped off at your hotel.

Discover the highlights of Panama City and the incredible Panama Canal on a morning or afternoon tour with a guide. Start with pickup from your accommodation by comfortable car, and then visit the Panama Canal Visitors Center at Miraflores to learn more about how it works. Watch the ships pass through the locks at the busiest time of day followed by a IMAX 3D movie. Alternatively, we could see the transit of ships from an observation area next to Pedro Miguel Locks. Then we will go through Balboa and Canal Zone, former USA territory in Panama, in our way to be marvel by the Amador Causeway road that connects 3 islands at the Pacific Ocean entrance to the Panama Canal. See the Biodiversity Museum designed by Frank Gehry and take a memorable picture at the Panama sign. Enjoy a walking tour as you explore the historical buildings and monuments, charming and narrow streets full of history and beautiful architecture in Casco Viejo, the Old Town of Panama City, appreciate the beauty of the colonial buildings and browse the handcrafts stores.

Embark on a mesmerizing journey to the Canal Zone, accessing the Miraflores Visitor Center. Witness the grandeur of the Panama Canal from three panoramic platforms, where passing ships are just meters away. Immerse yourself in a 40-minute 3D exploration of the canal's rich history, narrated by Morgan Freeman on the world's second-largest screen. As you step into the Old Town, marvel at the captivating mix of architectural styles spanning colonial and independence eras. Wander through picturesque squares and vibrant streets adorned with old baroque facades and homes in pastel tones, boasting wrought iron balconies. Explore the historic center, where some chapels and convents stand as poignant ruins, while others, like the Metropolitan Cathedral, exude elegant majesty. Your journey continues with a gaze upon impeccably restored official buildings, including the Presidency and the Ministry of Justice, each resonating with the charm of Panama's Old Town. Fall in love with the captivating blend of history and architecture, creating memories that linger long after the adventure concludes.

Picking you up from the airport, this tour will take you through the main attractions of the city, such as The Panamá Canal to learn about its history and operation. The Casco Viejo where you can explore the colonial architecture and enjoy the local culture, you will be able to experience the modernity of Panama City with its skycrapers, In addition you will visit the Amador Causeway is a spectacular stretch of artificial land that connects three islands in the Pacific Ocean, it will gives you impressive panoramic views of Panama city skylines. Overall, it is an exciting opportunity to experience the cultural and geographic diversity of Panama in a short period of time.

Live an enriching experience at each stop: Heading to the hotel and picking you up at 7:30am, we start the tour visiting: -Miraflores Visitors Center ( The Panama canal) you will watch the vessels doing its lockage and how the Panama Canal works its operation. Also, you will whatch the movie in IMAX technology narrated by the famous actro Morgan Freeman. -Administration Building (The Monument of George Washington Goethal Built in 1914.) -Casco Antiguo (The Colonial City of Panamá) You will visit Tomas Herrera Square, Independence Square, French Square, Simon Bolivar Square and some church such as: Mercy Church, San José Church, The Metropolitan Cathedral among others. -Amador Causeway A beautiful place located in the pacific side of Panama, comprised of three Islands, you will stop by at Flamengo's Islands where you be able to take picture with the famous Panamá sign. Also you will visit the duty free store. - America's Bridge You will see the mouth of the entrance to the Panamá Canal, also the beautiful view of the harbours Once you have enjoyed all the places I will drive you back to the hotel. I can provide you cortesy time to Lunch at the Fish Market (Optional)

Stop At: Panama Canal, Panama City Panama The must see Miraflores Visiting Center you will see the amazing process of ships being raised (when coming from Pacific) and being lowered (when coming from Atlantic). A 45 minuted 3D documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman will take you back to the beginning of the Canal´s construction to the unique amazing wonder it has become today. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Stop At: Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador), Av Amador, Panama City Panama A group of 3 Islands connected artificially in the entrance to the Canal on the Pacific side built originally to defend the entrance and at the same time to serve as a wave breaker. Now it´s a a tourist attraction and very visited place to see the ships awaiting to enter the Canal and to get a magnificent view of the city. Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: San Felipe, Panama City, Panama In this area considered a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site you will be delighted by the looks of the restored buildings. We will walk, enjoy and learn in this area that goes back from 1673. Duration: 2 hours

Visitors to Panama City will enjoy seeing the highlights on a private guided tour that includes a range of historic, natural, and cultural attractions. Visit the incredible Panama Canal and see the enormous locks in action. Admire the churches and other colonial-era architecture in Casco Viejo. Enjoy views of the city from the Amador Causeway, and more. Customize this private tour to suit your needs, if you like. The tour starts going to the visitor center and Museum of Miraflores locks in The Panama Canal, a magnificent work of engineering, from which you will be able to see in detail huge ships moving along the canal inaugurated in 1914 and the way it operates. Forthwith, you will visit the Amador Causeway, where it can be clearly observe the skyline of the modern city, the historic district, Ancon Hill, the Bridge of the Americas and the scenic Biomuseo Designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry. Finally, enjoy a guided walk through Panama City’s historic old quarter, which is proudly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site This trendy neighbourhood, has a mix of old Spanish colonial and neoclassical architecture, beautiful colonial houses, art galleries and a bursting gastronomic scene.

6 HOURS CITY TOURS Always attentive to your time, we let you know when we are already for your pickup at the hotel where you are staying. The first stop, about 35 minutes from downtown hotels to the Miraflores Visit Center of Panama Canal. During the trip we travel along the Cinta Costera so you can appreciate the impressive architecture of the City. At the Visitor Center the driver waits about 120 minutes, so that you can observe up close and personal the fascinating passage of ships through the iconic century-old locks, and enjoy the narrative of the Canal's history and it's impact on our world, in IMAX 3D. The next point, about 5 minutes is the Handicraft Market, we stay there about 30 minutes, so you can bring a souvenir of Panama to your home, family and friends. The next point, about 15 minutes is the Chinese Viewpoint, we stay there about 15 minutes, so you can see an amazing view of the Bridge of the Americas at the entrance to the Canal. The next point, about 20 minutes are the Causeway Islands, there are 6 kilometers away from the Pacific Canal entrance. We spend about 15 minutes, so you enjoy the skyline view of Panama City across the bay and take a picture in the Panama tourist sign. The next point, about 20 minutes is The Casco Viejo, a UNESCO Historical Heritage. We will enjoy in 60 minutes the sights of Convento de la Compania ruins, the nacre in the towers of the Cathedral of Santa María la Antigua, the Golden Altar at that San Jose church, the walkside Las Bovedas the point of defense of the Colonial City. After this, in about 25 minutes, we return to your hotel. During the trip we travel along the modern banking area, so you can view iconic buildings like El Tornillo. The service payment is once it is finished. If your payment is not in cash, don’t worry, we have electronic payment. *** The order of the stops at the places of interest depends on the arrival and departure time of your connections, due to the scheduling of the ships passing through the locks.

. City tour: Panama Canal (Miraflores Visitor Center),Panama Canal Administration Building, bridge of the America's, modern city, Amador Coastway, Old City and restaurant to eat lunch (fish market or fancy restaurant) 4-6 hours . San Blas Island (Caribbean beach) day pass Includes: transportation round trip, commarcal fee, 2 islands fee, pool in the sea, lunch and boat . Taboga Island (Pacific beach) Catamaran all-inclusive tour What's included? Snacks Complete Lunch 1 Stop to swim 1 Stop at the Beach & Town Open Bar Dancing and Activities Lots of fun Transportation service is apart . Monkey island tour & sloth sanctuary . Embera Indigenous Community: Visiting one of our 7 Panama tribes . Colon (Agua Clara Locks and San Lorenzo Fort): Expanded Canal & Fort