Miraflores Locks · Panama City, Panama · Trailwind

LandmarkPanama City, PanamaThis set of locks on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal raises and lowers massive cargo ships as they transit between oceans, viewable up close from…

Set in: Panama City, Panama

Climate: 24–32°C

Know before you go

Check the ship transit schedule online before visiting since boats pass at specific windows, not continuously

Visit the on-site museum to see how the lock mechanisms and canal expansion work

Arrive by mid-morning since large ships typically transit earlier in the day

Pairs well with

Panama Canal Museum, 5 mi away

Casco Viejo, 5 mi away

Cinta Costera, 5 mi away

Amador Causeway, 7 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Miraflores Locks?Miraflores Locks is in Panama City, Panama.What is Miraflores Locks known for?This set of locks on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal raises and lowers massive cargo ships as they transit between oceans, viewable up close from a dedicated visitor center.Keep exploring

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