The Panama Canal

The guide was updated: 2019-02-26

The Panama Canal is definitely the most important part of the country's infrastructure, both from a strategical and economic point of view.
The Miraflores Visitor’s Center is just a 30 minutes ride from downtown: it has a museum, gift shop, restaurant and observation deck where you can watch the massive ships pass through the locks. It truly is a modern marvel.
In contrast to the more historically and socially focused Museo del Canal Interoceanico, the Miraflores Visitor's Center concentrates on science,
technology and environment behind the functioning of the Canal. The center is worth an afternoon of exploration.

Useful Information

Opening hours: Mon - Sun (holidays included) from 9h to 16:30h
Tickets: Nonresidents: adults $15.00, children $10.00, tour operators $12.00
Website: www.pancanal.com
Public Transport: You can reach the Miraflores locks by bus or taxi
Phone: +507 276 8325

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