Panama Canal Helicopter Tours

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The ultimate experience is to fly over the Panama Canal in a helicopter tour. Soar through the sky and see the impressive Panama City Skyline, as you head over the Panama Canal, Gamboa Lake, Culebra Cut, Miraflores, Pedro Miguel and Gatun Locks, and even go as far as the Fort of San Lorenzo in the Caribbean coast of Panama!

Panama Canal Full Transit

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The Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal

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When planning a vacation to Panama one of the highlights of your trip will be a visit to the Panama Canal. Although the Panama Canal has three locks, visitors mostly go to the Miraflores Locks because of its proximity to Panama City. A quick 20 minute car ride from downtown Panama City and you will arrive at the Miraflores Visitor Center. It is possible to go by yourself, although transportation must previously be arranged since there are no taxis in the Miraflores Visitor Center.

Facts about the Panama Canal expansion plan

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Panamanians vote in a referendum on Sunday on whether to approve an ambitious $5.25-billion plan to expand the famous Panama Canal waterway to allow it to handle larger cargo ships. Here are some facts about the canal.