Museo Afroantillano de Panamá, Pacific Coast Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car from any location in the Pacific Coast, head towards the Pan-American Highway (Interamericana). Depending on your starting point, navigate to the nearest access point to the highway. Once on the highway, drive towards Panama City. Follow signs for Avenida de los Mártires as you approach the city. After entering Panama City, continue on Avenida de los Mártires, then turn onto Calle 23 Este. Follow this road until you reach the intersection with Avenida Balboa. Turn left onto Avenida Balboa, and then take a right onto Calle 5ta. The Museo Afroantillano de Panamá will be on your left at the address XF76+58R, M, Panamá. Ensure to check for parking options nearby as they may incur additional costs.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Museo Afroantillano de Panamá using public transportation, first, find a bus or colectivo (shared taxi) that is heading toward Panama City. Major bus terminals along the Pacific Coast, such as in Chame or San Carlos, will have services heading into the city. Once you arrive in Panama City, disembark at the Terminal de Transporte de Albrook. From there, you can take a taxi or use local buses that head towards the city center. Ask the driver to drop you off near Avenida Balboa and Calle 5ta, or you can walk approximately 15 minutes to the museum from the terminal. Be prepared to pay a small fee for the bus or taxi, typically ranging from $1 to $5 depending on the distance.