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1 Other Locks
On the Caribbean side, the Gatún Locks have viewing platforms that also show the canal
expansion.
Pedro Miguel Locks CANAL
North past the Miraflores Locks, the Pedro Miguel Locks are seen from the high-
way to Gamboa. One hundred meters beyond the locks there's a parking strip where on-
lookers can watch ships transit the canal.
Activities
Yala Tours ADVENTURE TOUR
( 6641-6676, 232-0215; www.yalatourspanama.com ) This small Swiss-run operation
provides specialized trips throughout Panama, but also day trips to Gamboa and the canal
area. A highlight is kayaking in Chagres River and Lago Gatún (while watching canal
ships mow through!). There's also a canal boat tour in Lago Gatún, wildlife-watching
and hiking in Parque Nacional Soberanía, as well as cultural visits to an Embera village.
Jungle Land Panama TOUR
( 213-1172; www.junglelandpanama.com ; all-inclusive package adult/child overnight US$175/
130) Offers the novelty of a jungle retreat with canal ships passing by. Captain Carl hosts
guests on a charming wooden, three-story houseboat. It's in Lago Gatún, from where
fishing, kayaking and nocturnal safaris are at your fingertips. Day trips also available.
Leaves from the Gamboa public boat ramp.
Canal Bay & Tours BOAT TOUR
( 314-1339; www.canalandbaytours.com ; partial/full transit US$115/165) Offers partial canal
transits every Saturday morning. Boats depart from Muelle (Pier) 19 in Balboa, a western
suburb of Panama City. They travel through the Miraflores Locks to Lago Miraflores and
back, and then cruise out into the bay for scenic views of the city. These tours last 4½
hours (make reservations in advance). One Saturday every month, it also offers full trans-
its, from Balboa to Cristóbal on the Caribbean coast, passing all three sets of locks. The
transit takes all day (from 7:30am to 5:30pm). Check the website for dates of upcoming
transits.
Ancon Expeditions BOAT TOUR
 
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