[2025 Ancon Restaurant] Travel Guide for Miraflores Restaurant At The Panama Canal (Updated Jul)

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[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

The Panama Canal (Canal de Panamá), a symbolic landmark of Central America, spans approximately 80 kilometers, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Opened in 1914, it continues to serve as a vital hub for global maritime logistics. 📍Visiting Location Miraflores Locks / About 20 minutes by car or taxi from central Panama City 🕰️ Best Timing to Visit the Canal - Ships pass through twice a day (morning and afternoon) - Aim to visit during passage times / If you want a front-row spot on the observation deck, it's recommended to arrive an hour early 💸 Admission Fee (as of March 2024) - 17.22 Panamanian Balboa (PAB) = approximately 2,550 JPY → Includes film screening, exhibits, and access to the observation deck - Tickets can be purchased at the local counter or reserved online 🌟 How the Panama Canal Works (Simple Explanation) - The canal consists of three sets of locks and three artificial lakes - When a ship arrives, the water level within the locks is adjusted step-by-step to match the sea level, allowing passage - While now electronically controlled, it’s astonishing to learn that operations were once manually handled - The scale and precision of this over 100-year-old engineering marvel are truly remarkable 🌟 Highlights - The theater screens films that make the history and mechanics of the Panama Canal easy to understand - On the observation deck, you can closely watch massive cargo ships gradually move through the locks - Always check the ship passage schedule before visiting - Convenient access via taxi or ride-hailing apps / Ensure you have transportation arranged for your return trip

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