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A large cargo ship docked at a port with a lock system. 1
A large ship docked at a port with people taking photos. 2
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Panama Canal Round-trip: Miraflores Locks & IMAX - Afternoon

By R&E Transfer Panama
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $25 and current price is $24 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

We begin the round-trip transfer by picking you up from your city hotel or AirBnB, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free start to the experience. From there, we head directly to the Panama Canal Miraflores Visitor Center (entrance fee not included), 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.

After the movie we will bring you back to the meeting point.

Activity location

  • Miraflores Visitor Center
    • East Side of the Miraflores Locks
    • Panama City, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Miraflores Visitor Center
    • East Side of the Miraflores Locks
    • Panama City, Panama

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From City Hotels or AirBnB

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Pickup : Please be 10 minutes before pickup time to avoid missing your transportation. Not pickups from Playa Bonita
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 3:20PM
Price details
$25.00
$23.75 x 4 Adults$95.00
Total
The previous price was $100.00 and current price is $95.00
5% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    A/C Transportation round-trip
  • Inclusions
    Knowledgeable Guide
  • Exclusions
    Miraflores Center Entrance Fees ($17.22 adult & $7.22 child)

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • No Pet Allowed
    • This is a shared round-trip transfer, so you’ll be joining other guests.
    • No pickups offered from Tocumen, outside areas
    • No pickups offered from Cruise Terminals
    • No pickups offered from Playa Bonita or Playa Blanca

Activity itinerary

Miraflores Visitor Center

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Clayton (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.

Location

Activity location

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    Miraflores Visitor Center
    • East Side of the Miraflores Locks
    • Panama City, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Miraflores Visitor Center
    • East Side of the Miraflores Locks
    • Panama City, Panama

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