Panama City Further Distractions
Commonly known as the Panama Canal Museum, this is a great place to stop by before visiting the canal itself. Housed in the original headquarters of the French canal expedition, it's easy to get a sense here of the trials and tribulations that were overcome in order to complete this engineering marvel.
Avenida Central
Tel: 211 1995.
Website: www.museodelcanal.com
Museo Antropológico Reina Torres de Araúz (Reina Torres de Araúz Anthropology Museum)
Founded by Panama's most famous and accomplished anthropologist, this expansive museum aims to educate visitors about the country's pre-Colombian populations. Exhibits focus on the anthropology and archaeology of each of Panama's regions, and are highlighted by rare artefacts from around the country.
Plaza Cinco de Mayo
Tel: 212 3079.
Museo de la Biodiversidad (Museum of Biodiversity)
Construction is well underway on this Frank Gehry-led project, which is destined to be one of the city's top highlights. The museum will focus on the incredible biodiversity found within Panama's ecosystems, and will be housed in a unique building designed by the much acclaimed architect himself.
The Causeway
Website: www.biomuseopanama.org
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