Panama Canal: Clear Water, Gatun, and Fort San Lorenzo

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Duration6h - 7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal on an excursion that combines engineering, history, and nature.

Visit the Agua Clara Visitor Center, where you can observe the enormous ships crossing the new locks and learn how the Canal expansion works. Continue to the historic Gatun locks, one of the most important original works of the interoceanic route.

Then, tour the exuberant San Lorenzo protected area until you reach Fort San Lorenzo. Discover the history of this colonial fortification and enjoy the impressive views of the Chagres River, the Caribbean Sea, and the surrounding landscape from its new viewpoint.

An ideal experience for those who wish to discover the Panama Canal beyond Miraflores and combine natural landscapes, history, and great engineering works in a single tour.

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Shared tour

Pickup included

What's included

  • Visiting Center of Agua Clara and Gatun
  • Water bottle
  • Private transportation
  • San Lorenzo National Park
  • Stop for lunch (optional)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fort San Lorenzo
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Centro de Visitantes de Agua Clara
    1h · Admission ticket included
    • You will observe closely how huge vessels pass through the most modern locks of the Panama Canal.
    • You will enjoy panoramic views from the viewpoint to Gatun Lake and the gate system.
    • You will learn about the history and operation of the Canal through an audiovisual projection.
    • You will have time to take pictures and appreciate this engineering wonder in action.
  2. Pass by
    On the way to Columbus you will cross the Atlantic Bridge, one of the most modern structures of the Panama Canal. This cable-stayed bridge connects the city of Colón with the Caribbean coast and offers panoramic views of the Canal and the Caribbean Sea. Although there is no stop, the crossing allows you to enjoy and photograph one of the most impressive works of engineering in the country.
  3. Gatun Locks
    1h · Admission ticket included
    • Explore the new Gatun Visitor Center, opened in April 2025, where you can see the original locks of the Panama Canal in action.
    • From the Gatun Viewpoint, enjoy spectacular views of Gatun Lake, the historic locks and Gatun Lighthouse.
    • Discover how this gate system, considered a jewel of 20th century engineering, worked for more than 100 years.
    • Enjoy interactive displays and short trails surrounded by rainforest and unique views.
  4. Fort San Lorenzo
    1h · Admission ticket included
    • Tour the historic Fort San Lorenzo, built in the 17th century to defend the entrance of the Chagres River and the Panamanian Caribbean from privateers and pirates.
    • Admire its colonial ruins, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as you learn stories of battles and explorers.
    • Enjoy spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea, perfect for panoramic photography.
    • Connect with nature in an environment surrounded by tropical forest, with the possibility of spotting birds, monkeys and other local fauna.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Wait in the lobby of your hotel or entrance, the guide will contact you by call, or we will mail the vehicle information and name of the guide.

End point

Wait in the lobby of your hotel or entrance, the guide will contact you by call, or we will mail the vehicle information and name of the guide.

Pickup details

Your guide will be waiting for you at the confirmed meeting point or lobby of your hotel, with a sign bearing your name. If your pickup is at a public site, you will find it at the front entrance.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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