Summary | This tour will let you take in the architectural wonders of the
Panama Canal as well as the vibrancy and beauty of the capital of
the Republic! | | Location: | Panama City | | Activity Type: | Adventure | | | Panama City & Canal Tour | |
The beautiful "Plaza Catedral" with one of the must amazing churches on the country
| | | | Our day will start at the Miraflores locks, located at the Pacific
entrance to the Canal where our expert guide will let you in on
the secrets and histories surrounding the building of the Canal
while you experience this magnificent architectural masterpiece
and have a breathtaking view of the ships transiting through the
8th wonder of the world.
The trip then takes to the city, where you will be able to
experience not only the banking capital of Central America but
also the beauty of the colonial city of Panama. We will visit the
Causeway, a leisure paradise with shopping, restaurants and bars
that offers spectacular views of the modern city and its
skyscrapers. In contrast, the
oldest sector of the modern Panama City founded in 1673, has a
charming mixture of colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and
ethnic diversity. UNESCO
recently named this area “World Heritage Site”. It contains a
wealth of history in its churches, museums and streets carefully
restored to their former colonial beauty and is also home to the
Presidential Palace, the National Theatre, the 17th century Church
of the Golden Altar, Las Bovedas, church of San Fransisco, the
National Cathedral, the Independence Square and much more. Before
returning there will also be an opportunity to visit a local
handicraft market, where an array of native art and craft is on
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