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Panama City &
Canal Tour
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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!
Your 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 history surrounding the building of the Canal.
Experience this magnificent architectural masterpiece
and have a breathtaking view of the ships transiting through the
8th wonder of the world.
Next, visit the city and see first hand the banking capital of Central America
and beauty of the colonial city of Panama. We will visit the
Causeway, a leisurely paradise with shopping, restaurants and bars
that offer spectacular views of the modern city and its
skyscrapers.
In contrast, the
oldest sector of the modern Panama City, Casco Viejo, 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
offer.
Includes: Transportation, English- Speaking tour guide, entrance
fee to Miraflores Locks.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunglasses,
camera.
Duration: 4.5 hours from Panama City
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