Biomuseum & Miraflores Locks
HIGHLIGHTS
Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal
Bio Museum
INCLUDES
Transportation
Bilingual tour guide
Entrance fees to sites
RECOMMENDATIONS
Light clothing is advisable
Comfortable shoes are essential when going on day tours
Use sunblock and insect repellent whenever spending time outdoors
DURATION
4-5hrs
AVAILABILITY
Tue.- Sun.-
DESCRIPTION
Visit the BioMuseo, design by Frank Gehry and his only work in Latin America. In its galleries is told the story of the origin of the Isthmus of Panama more than 3 million years ago and how the emergence united continents and divided the seas, changing life of the Earth and its huge impact on biodiversity. One of the most interesting sites on this tour are the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal where you might be able to witness the raising or lowering of a ship as it passes through this impressive engineering feat completed in 1914. The Miraflores Visitors Center also contains a Canal Museum which holds information on its history from the first construction efforts by the French to its newexpansion.
More Tours
Jungle Land Day Tour
The most complete tour of Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal, where you explore flora and fauna while crossing alongside big ships making their way to the famous Locks. Take part in activities such as kayaking, fishing, or swimming on the lake.
San Blas Day Tour
Learn about how the Guna people live and witness how well they have preserved their culture, enjoy swimming or snorkeling in crystal clear Caribbean water or simply relax on the beautiful paradisiacal white sand beaches.
Reprosa & Panama Viejo
Reprosa represents the best of Panama’s history, traditions, and nature through top quality handmade jewelry and handicrafts. Panama Viejo was founded in 1519 as the first Spanish city on the American Pacific.