Miraflores Locks, IMAX & Transfer

Watch a ship pass through the Miraflores locks in the Panama Canal and gain a deeper understanding of this engineering marvel through an IMAX film that describes the canal’s operation from start to finish. Narrated by Morgan Freeman, the documentary is a perfect complement to seeing the locks in action because it clearly explains the complexities and challenges of the canal, past and present. Through extraordinary shots from the air, historical re-creations and up-close views of various ships passing through the system of locks, you will discover just how ingenious the locks are. Amazingly, they operate by gravity without a single water pump. The sheer force of the rising water can lift a 70,000-ton cargo ship three stories high in a mere 10 minutes, allowing it to continue its journey through the waterway. Before transferring to the airport, you will learn more fascinating facts by browsing exhibits within the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Watch an IMAX documentary movie with incredibly detailed footage of the Panama Canal.
• Gain a deep understanding of the canal’s history and the challenges to keep it operating.
• Learn little-known facts about the Panama Canal that you might never know otherwise.
• Watch a ship pass through the canal’s Miraflores locks from an elevated terrace.

HELPFUL HINTS:
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.