Panama Canal Tour: Miraflores Visitor Center & IMAX - Afternoon

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Panama City, Panama

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

We begin the tour by picking you up from your city hotel at approximately 3:00 PM, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free start to the experience. From there, we head directly to the Panama Canal Miraflores Visitor Center, one of the country’s most iconic landmarks.

This visit is scheduled so that 100% you will see ships, including massive vessels passing through the locks just meters away, some of which pay over USD 120,000 to transit the Panama Canal, underscoring its vital role in global trade.

You’ll have time to explore the observation decks and learn how the locks operate, as well as the history behind this world-famous engineering marvel. Before the movie, you can relax at the visitor center’s cafeteria and enjoy refreshments with Canal views.

The experience concludes with the impressive IMAX movie, bringing the story and impact of the Panama Canal vividly to life.

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Knowledgeable Guide
Miraflores Panama Canal Entrance Fees ($17.22 adult & $7.22 child)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please be at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time to avoid missing the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Miraflores Visitor Center

    Miraflores Locks is one of the best places to understand how the Panama Canal works. On the Pacific side, visitors can watch ships being raised or lowered through the original lock system using freshwater from Gatun Lake and gravity alone. From the observation decks, guests see vessels pass just meters away while learning about canal operations through exhibits. The visit includes the IMAX Theater, featuring a high-definition film narrated by Morgan Freeman that explains the canal’s history, engineering, global importance, and the expansion with the new locks, creating a complete and engaging experience.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    The former Clayton Military Base is a historic area that once served as a key U.S. Army installation in the Panama Canal Zone. Today, it has been transformed into a peaceful, green district known for its wide roads, tropical forest surroundings, and well-preserved military-era buildings. The area is now home to embassies, government offices, and Ciudad del Saber (City of Knowledge), an international hub for education, research, and innovation, offering a clear contrast between Panama’s canal-era history and its modern development.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No Pet Allowed
Supplied by R&E Transfer Panama

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
City Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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