The Panama Canal is renowned the world over as a passage for cargo and passenger ships. In 2016, FORREC developed a strategic visioning plan, identifying new opportunities for the Panama Canal Authority to enter the tourism and hospitality business. FORREC’s master plan identified and developed concepts for five sites, including an adventure park, observation experience, hill-top dining, cruise-ship terminal and the flagship Minaflores Visitor Centre.
A retail, dining and entertainment hub, the rebranded visitor centre was designed as the first stop at the Panama Canal. Building a new narrative atop the existing visitor centre, FORREC’s plan expands the guest experience to introduce guests to a wide variety of ticketed tours and add-on experiences across the Panama Canal. The entry experience is situated in an indoor glass atrium connecting the IMAX and existing visitor center structure, becoming a hub of activity within the Miraflores area.
Overall, FORREC’s design for the Miraflores Visitor Center reinvigorates and creates opportunities for more meaningful and integrated experiences.
South America
Panama Canal Authority
FORREC
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