Canal History & Miraflores Locks – CM

The Panama Canal, known as the 8th Wonder of the World, is a 50-mile (80 kms) ship channel that joins the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It is a key conduit for international maritime trade and one of the greatest works of engineering in history.

The Miraflores Locks are one of three sets of locks, which work as water lifts, raising and lowering ships from sea level up to the Gatun Lake water level. From the observatory center, you will be able to see the action, looking at the boats going through the locks according to the available schedule from the Panama Canal.

You will also enjoy a unique 45-minute film at the Canal IMAX theatre, narrated by Morgan Freeman, which presents the past, the present and future of one of the most magnificent projects of all times, The Panama Canal.

You will stop in an artisan market close to the Observatory center for souvenir shopping, then, you will also stop in front of the Administration building of the Panama Canal.