What is the main tourist attraction in Panama?
Panama's main tourist attraction is the Panama Canal, an engineering masterpiece connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This century-old technical achievement is an essential stop on any Panama trip.
The Panama Canal, engineering marvel
The Panama Canal remains the country's flagship attraction since its inauguration. This navigable waterway of 82 kilometers allows ships to transit between the two oceans while avoiding the journey around Cape Horn.
What to see at the Panama Canal
- Miraflores Locks: observation center with interactive museum
- Gatún Locks: largest locks on the canal Atlantic side
- Gatún Lake: artificial lake created for the canal
- Bridge of the Americas: panoramic view of the canal
Advice from our local agency
Visit the Miraflores observation center in late afternoon to watch the passage of large ships. The transit schedules for boats are available on the official canal website.