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Private Panama City & Miraflores Locks: Casco Viejo to Canal in One Day

A private chauffeured day sweeps you across the isthmus to Panama City: the atmospheric cobblestones of UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo, the glittering skyline of a booming financial capital, and a front-row seat at the Miraflores Locks visitor centre to watch megaships navigate the canal.

What to expect

Your guide meets you at the pier and the two-hour highway run to Panama City is itself a journey through Panama's economic story. In Casco Viejo you'll weave through colonial plazas, the ruins of the original cathedral, and the rooftop bar district before reaching the Miraflores Locks. The four-storey observation deck puts you level with the bridge of a Panamax vessel — a perspective you'll never forget. A leisurely lunch at a curated local restaurant follows before the return drive.

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GoWithGuide Panama – Colón Private Guides
USD 280–380 per vehicle (private, up to 4 guests; ~USD 80–95 per person in a group of 4)
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Good to know

Round trip is approximately 5–6 hours driving; allow 8–9 hours total. Confirm your all-aboard time carefully — depart Colón by 07:30 for comfort. Miraflores Locks visitor centre charges approximately USD 20 per person entry (confirm inclusion with guide when booking).

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