Panama Canal

Calle 74 Este, Panama City, Panama

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Ships in Action

See ships pass through live.

Engineering Explained

How the canal works, simply shown.

Easy City Visit

Simple, organized, and easy to visit.

The Panama Canal is one of the most important engineering achievements in the world and a key stop to understand how global trade actually works.
At the visitor center, you can watch massive ships pass through the locks up close, see the system operating in real time, and walk through clear, well-designed exhibits explaining the canal’s history, mechanics, and global impact. It’s a visual and educational experience that works even for people who don’t usually enjoy technical museums. The visit takes about two hours and fits easily into a day in Panama City.

Panama Canal

A visitor center where you can observe the operation of the Panama Canal’s locks up close, with an observation deck, impressive engineering displays, and a special 3D film.

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