Take a taxi from the BlueBay City<\/b> hotel to the Miraflores Locks Visitor Center. Here you can look down on the boat traffic going through the locks system below. Head up to the observation decks, where you can clearly watch the lock gates open and close as vessels begin or end their transit.<\/p>\n
Wander through the four exhibition halls, organized by theme, where you can learn through interactive displays about the history of the Panama Canal, it\u2019s impact on international trade, the engineering behind the canal\u2019s operation and its close relationship with nature.<\/p>\n
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Head Over to Casco Viejo for Lunch <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n The Casco Viejo historic district of Panama City is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The area was first settled in 1673, after the original Panama City was attached and almost completely destroyed by pirates.<\/p>\n Today, as you stroll along Casco Viejo’s cobbled streets, you\u2019ll notice how the restoration of Casco Viejo is still a work in progress. Beautifully restored buildings stand next to crumbling buildings, abandoned houses and boarded-up ruins.<\/p>\n But with this gentrification and restoration has also come a wealth of new restaurants. From expensive international restaurants, to casual tapas, pizza and Panamanian cafes, you\u2019ll be sure to find a charming place for a mid-day meal here.<\/p>\n Hop On a Bike on the Amador Causeway<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Dazzling views of Panama City’s skyline and of the Panama Canal make the Amador Causeway a scenic place to spend an afternoon in the open air. This bridge connects four small islands and was built using rocks excavated from the Panama Canal.<\/p>\n The Amador Causeway also acts as a breakwater to the entrance of the Canal. Enjoy the cool ocean breezes here, and rest under the shade of the palm trees or consider renting a bicycle, available for $5 to $10 per hour. These bikes come with a shade overhead and plenty of room for 2 people to sit on a bench seat.<\/p>\n If you only have a few hours available to tour Panama City Panama, these three stops will give you an excellent feel for the city, a chance to see the highlights and experience the history that makes this one of Central America\u2019s best cities.<\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mention Panama, and the first thing that comes to mind for most travelers is the country\u2019s the famous canal. So it\u2019s no surprise that most travelers visit this at some …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8265,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61,2],"tags":[43,94,92],"yoast_head":"\n