Miraflores, Lock in Panama
Miraflores is one of the three locks that form part of the Panama Canal, and the name of the small lake that separates these locks from the Pedro Miguel Locks upstream.
Opened on August 15, 1914, this monumental piece of infrastructure was a significant advancement in global shipping and trade.
The Miraflores visitor’s center presents exhibitions about the history of the canal and its impact on world trade, biodiversity, and its expansion.
It is a great spot for tourists interested in engineering marvels and Panamanian history.
This site offers a first-hand experience of the working of the Panama Canal lock system.
Location: Panamá Province
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Miraflores is one of the three locks that form part of the Panama Canal, and the name of the small lake that separates these locks from the Pedro Miguel Locks upstream.
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The Panama Canal locks are a lock system that lifts ships up 85 feet to the main elevation of the Panama Canal and down again.
