[Miraflores Visitor Center | Panama Canal – Miraflores Locks]

[Miraflores Visitor Center | Panama Canal – Miraflores Locks] — A spectacular drama of architecture and technology as gigantic ships go up and down the “water elevator” — From the visitor center in Miraflores, a lock on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal, you can witness gigantic container ships and cruise ships going up and down the 16.5m high locks. ⸻ 📍[Location] On the outskirts of Panama City, about 30 minutes from Balboa Boulevard. A tourist base equipped with an IMAX theater, observation deck, and restaurant. 🕰️[Viewing points] •Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 every day (tickets can be purchased until 17:00) •Time required: Approximately 1.5-2 hours (including lock tour + IMAX)  •The observation deck is a three-story structure, and you can view it from both indoors and outdoors with seats. ⸻ ✨Recommended points • Impressive locking action: The process of opening and closing the lock and moving the water to lift and lower the huge ship is impressive . • IMAX movie to reinforce your knowledge: Morgan Freeman's narration will give you a deeper understanding of the history and mechanism. • Plenty of terrace seats and cafes: You can spend a relaxing time watching the movement of the waterways and ships. ⸻ 🎒 Tips • Peak times are 9-10am and 3-4pm when there are more opportunities for ships to pass  • Binoculars or a telephoto lens are recommended: You can clearly see distant ships far away from the deck • Tourist buses and Uber are recommended: Parking available and easy access, you can move around without getting lost • Tickets can be purchased in advance: Avoid crowds by booking online & IMAX is safe  #Absolutely free trip #Panama #Panama City