Tour della zona del vecchio canale: chiuse di Miraflores ed ex basi militari
Descrizione
L'ex tour della Zona dei Canali inizia dal tuo hotel e ti porta alle chiuse di Miraflores, dove trascorreremo un'ora. Puoi visitare la sala espositiva tra i ponti di osservazione per conoscere la storia e vedere le barche passare attraverso la seconda chiusa più grande del Canale di Panama. Successivamente ci dirigeremo verso l'ex base di Clayton, che risale al 1919 e ospitava più di 20.000 persone, inclusi civili e soldati. Poi andremo a Corozal, un'antica città nella zona del canale, dove potremo visitare il cimitero militare americano e la stazione ferroviaria, che fu la prima ferrovia transoceanica al mondo. Successivamente ci recheremo al primo aeroporto americano ad Albrook, dove impareremo di più sulla storia del luogo. Infine, visiteremo il centro storico di Balboa, dove potremo vedere l'edificio amministrativo del Canale di Panama, e concluderemo il tour all'Amador Causeway.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Iniziamo questo tour viaggiando nel tempo ripercorrendo tutto ciò che è accaduto nel canale dai francesi alla conclusione del canale da parte degli americani e di tutte le nazioni che hanno dato il loro contributo a quest'opera che da allora ha cambiato il mondo marittimo.
L'ex base di Clayton risale al 1919 e ospitava più di 20 mila persone, civili e soldati, dopodiché ci dirigiamo a Corozal, una vecchia città nella zona del canale dove troviamo il cimitero militare americano, seguendo la stazione ferroviaria della prima ferrovia interoceanica del mondo, dopo aver viaggiato verso la prima stazione dell'aeronautica americana a Panama Albrook dove ricorderemo gran parte della storia della zona e infine la vecchia città di Balboa dove troviamo l'edificio dell'amministrazione del canale di Panama e infine la strada rialzata Amador.
Le chiuse di Miraflores dove saremo per un'ora dove potrete vedere le sale espositive dopo essere saliti al quarto piano per vedere le barche che passano attraverso la seconda chiusa più grande del canale di Panama.
onoriamo i soldati caduti
la capitale amministrativa della Zona, nonché l'ubicazione del porto e della principale scuola superiore sul lato del Pacifico
L'edificio amministrativo del Canale di Panama fu inaugurato il 15 luglio 1914 come punto di riferimento per la storia panamense. Questa vera e propria eredità del passato è una parte importante della storia del Canale.
Fort Amador e Fort Grant (l'attuale Amador Causeway) erano ex basi dell'esercito degli Stati Uniti costruite per salvaguardare l'estremità meridionale del Canale di Panama nella Baia di Panama nel Pacifico. Amador era il principale sito terrestre, situato sotto il Ponte delle Americhe. Grant comprendeva una serie di isole situate appena al largo.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Luoghi e orari di ritiro
La guida ti incontrerà nella hall dell'hotel, dell'Airbnb o dell'edificio, tenendo in mano un cartello con il logo dell'azienda e il nome del passeggero principale.
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- I viaggiatori devono avere una buona forma fisica
- Miraflores Visitor Center ingresso 17.22 dollari a persona Deve essere pagato in loco al personale
- Canal Museum 15 dollari di ingresso Deve essere pagato in loco al personale
Recensioni(14)
The tour was amazing. The guide was awesome. I went on a private tour because even though I was the only one who signed up, they didn’t cancel the tour, which is really nice of them
The driver & guide picked us up at our hotel, they were both friendly and accommodating. We got a personalized tour of the Canal Zone, the old military bases and we got to see the Mormon Temple (stunning grounds) and the American Veteran’s Cemetery. This tour was worth every dollar spent on it. I learned a lot about the local plants, animals and birds. The history that our guide gave us about the county was wonderful because it was personal. Loved the tour. Jaun & Alex were amazing and we would tour with them again!
Thank you so much for your kind words about this great experience and for choosing Panamanian Adventures as your go-to tour company in Panama! We truly appreciate your support!
This is a great tour if you’re fortunate to visit the Miraflores Canal Visitors Center on a time during an actual “transit” of a ship through the canal as we did. (Buy your ticket beforehand online to save time) Also, don’t expect to see the Canal Museum on a Sunday or Monday as it’s closed those days. Having spent time in the military at Albrook and Howard AFB in the 90’s it was eye-opening to see the Albrook and Ft. Clayton area now, but unfortunately the former Howard AFB was too far away from everything else to fit within the 5-hour tour constraints. We did get to drive around the beautiful Amador Causeway and take a picture by a Panama sign. Our guide Professor Araminta very engaging and full of first hand knowledge of the area which lent to an incredible intimate experience . Our driver Rigo was just as engaging and stopped by the roadside to point out a sloth for another Kodak moment by the Causeway. Overall, despite not getting to the Canal Museum nor the former Howard AFB, it was an excellent private tour as we were able to catch a transit of a ship through the canal. We just wish the tour could have accommodated more time for the Sunday morning crowds, especially to get into a long line to see the superlative IMAX movie about the Canal at the Miraflores Visitors Center. I fully appreciate that Viator was able to offer a tour that did appeal to those whom are interested in the former US bases and past presence in Panama. Thanks
This was an exceptional tour of the Panama Canal Zone. Jorge was our guide, and he managed to show us a number of places from my early life in the Canal Zone. I lived there about 75 years ago, so Jorge’s skill as a tour guide and sleuth were put to the test. He excelled. We also got to see the sites and learn a lot. This tour is highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your kind words about this great experience and for choosing Panamanian Adventures as your go-to tour company in Panama! We truly appreciate your support!
This tour gave a helpful overview of the canal's and canal zone's history and its role in Panama's economic, political and social history
A group of 6 former Army friends travelled to Panama to visit our experiences from 40 years ago. Our tour guide for the day was Jorge. Because of his knowledge of the area and compassion to support our memories it was a magnificent day! We spent a week in Panama and the time spent with Jorge was the best day of the entire stay - he went above and beyond for us. I would highly recommend requesting Jorge for any tour needs in the Panama area.
Tried to book directly with Panamanian adventures through the number on their Instagram. Enquired about tour availability for 2-3 days in advance. Response said they'd look into your availability but they never did. When I followed up next day i got a message saying it was a busy time for tours, but never actually a yes or no.
Alex and Jorge were incredible! They were so knowledgeable, punctual, and friendly. There was so much history, and they make sure to take care of you along the way to make the trip as comfortable as possible. Thank you for an amazing tour!
Thank you for your kind words about this wonderful experience and for choosing Panamanian Adventures as your preferred tour company in Panama! We truly appreciate your support!
Roderick was excellent. He allowed us to go back to our memories of colon and the military bases I last saw 50 years ago. It was very informational
We signed up for this tour to learn everything we could about the Panama Canal (particularly the history of building and operating) and it did not disappoint! Alex was a great guide sharing what life was like as we were touring all of the neighborhoods built by the military and canal logistics teams and what life is like today. Loved this tour as we got a sense of the culture of the people that made/make the Canal what it is today.
