Panama Canal locks (Miraflores ) and The Casco Viejo walking tour
Panama Canal locks (Miraflores ) and The Casco Viejo walking tour
This tour captures two of the most exciting attractions in the nation, Starting with and world-famous Panama Canal, stopping by Miraflores visitor center, where we will see the Canal in full action as we watch ships going through the locks.Then we continued through Balboa avenue, sightseeing the so-called Manhattan of central America (modern Panama city ) until we got off in our Colonial Casco Viejo on a walking tour visiting all its plazas and most important buildings, the Presidential house, cathedral, and much more.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Miraflores Visitor Center
Come and enjoy this engineering wonder that changed the whole maritime industry forever brought to this world by the United States and Panama in our Miraflores visitor center where you can see the Panama canal in full action.
1 hour 30 minutesPanama City
From the visitor center to Casco Viejo, we will be enjoying the sightseeing in modern Panama city
Mercado de Mariscos
Where you can find and enjoy all the delicious Caribbean dishes in only one place.
Plaza Mayor
This is gonna be our meeting point, right in the center of the Casco Viejo.
15 minutesMetropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan)
We will be entering to the most important cathedral in the whole country and you will be delighted with its beauty and history.
15 minutesIglesia de la Compania de Jesus
First university in the nation and the reason why the Jesuit order was expelled from all the Spanish colonizations
10 minutesPalacio de las Garzas
The Palace of Herons is the equivalent of the White house in Washington..
10 minutesPlaza de Francia Casco Viejo
Here in this Plaza we are gonna see the Ministry of culture ( former court of Justice), The french Embassy, The obelisk in honor to the French effort and the Dungeons
20 minutesEl Arco Chato
The Flat Arch played an important role in the construction of the Panama canal that we enjoy today... there are some interesting facts that I want you to know about it
15 minutesPaseo de Las Bovedas
We will have the opportunity to witness why Panama is called the Manhattan of Central America having a stunning view of the skyline, from there also we will see the eye-catching and colorful museum of biodiversity and Las America's Bridge Welcome the ships transiting the Panama canal.
20 minutesMuseo del Canal Interoceanico de Panama
Former headquarter of the French Canal effort and from the American Panama Canal Commission
5 minutesPlaza Tomas Herrera
Plaza is dedicated in honor of one of our leaders Thomas Herrera
15 minutesIncluded
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Miraflores Visitor Center
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.