Bridge of the Americas Stand-Up Paddle: Private 2-Hour Tour

You paddle under one of the hemisphere's most recognizable bridges.

A private 2-hour stand-up paddleboarding tour on the water beneath the Bridge of the Americas, with a live guide in English or Spanish. You paddle the route of your choice (under the bridge itself, at Casco Viejo, or along Veracruz Beach) with all equipment provided and a guide who photographs you mid-paddle to take home.

The experience

The Bridge of the Americas tour puts you on a paddleboard in the water directly under one of Panama's most photographed landmarks. Your guide meets you at your chosen location and outfits you with a board, paddle, leash and personal flotation device. The 2-hour window gives you time to paddle out, settle into the rhythm, and reach the vantage point where the bridge frames the shot: the guide captures images of you paddling that you keep as a souvenir. If the bridge location doesn't appeal, you can swap it for Casco Viejo's colonial waterfront or the open stretch of Veracruz Beach instead.

The guide speaks English or Spanish and stays with you throughout, reading the water and pacing the paddle to match your comfort level. You'll need at least moderate fitness and a steady core to manage the board. The activity isn't recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns, or pregnancy. The minimum age is 18. Public transportation options are available near the launch point, though you'll arrange your own way there.

What’s included

• Stand-up paddleboard, paddle, leash and personal flotation device (PFD).
• professional photographs taken during the tour for you to keep as a souvenir.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Two hours on the water leaves room for other activities earlier or later in your day, but not enough to combine with a full-day excursion. Book this if you want a focused paddling experience centered on one iconic landmark or beach, rather than a longer expedition covering multiple sites.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What should I wear for a 2-hour paddleboarding session on the water?

Wear quick-dry clothes or a swimsuit and bring a change of dry clothes for after. The guide provides a personal flotation device, so you stay safe. Bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from direct sun exposure on the water.

Can I choose which location (the bridge, Casco Viejo, or Veracruz Beach) on the day of the tour?

Yes, you select your preferred paddling location when you book, and the guide meets you at that spot. All three routes run the same 2-hour format with the same equipment and guide service.

What is the Bridge of the Americas and why paddle under it?

The Bridge of the Americas is the major span connecting Panama City to the western side of the isthmus and one of the country's most iconic structures. Paddling beneath it gives you a perspective most visitors never experience, and the guide photographs you there so you have a distinctive souvenir of the moment.

Do I need paddleboarding experience to book this tour?

No prior experience is required, but you do need at least moderate physical fitness and the ability to balance on a board. The guide provides instruction and adjusts the pace to your level. If you have concerns about your fitness or any medical condition, check the additional info before booking.