Agua Clara and Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side

Overview

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Spanish

7 hours

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Welcome to the Agua Clara Visitor Center on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal! Here, tourists gather to witness the incredible operation of the canal’s new locks. From the observation deck, visitors enjoy breathtaking views of Gatun Lake and watch as massive Neo-Panamax ships approach the towering lock gates. The anticipation builds as these colossal vessels, laden with cargo, are carefully guided into the locks. The crowd watches in awe as the water levels rise or fall, lifting or lowering the ships with precision. This seamless dance between engineering and nature connects oceans and continents, offering a front-row seat to one of the world’s greatest feats of human achievement. At Agua Clara, the Panama Canal becomes not just a passageway but an unforgettable spectacle.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travel time is included in total tour duration.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

crossing the Atlantic Bridge

English speaker tour guide

Admision fee $10 a person

Gatun locks

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Agua Clara Locks

I pick you up at the hotel, and then we drive along the road for 55 minutes until we reach the outskirts of Colón on the Atlantic side and 20 more minutes to the Agua Clara Visitor Center, where we will spend almost two hours seeing the locks and the ships and then we return to Panama City, same time driving.

3 hours • Admission Not Included

Atlantic Bridge

crossing the 4.6 Kilometer Atlantic Bridge over the Panama Canal with amazing views of the Canal and Colon Bay.

Admission Not Applicable

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