Mi Pueblito, Panama City

Mi Pueblito, which means My Tiny Village, sits at the foot of Cerro Ancon, and is a unique representation of culture and history of Panama. The main attraction here is the exact replica of an inner town of Panama at the turn of the century which gives the tourist an idea of what life was like here back in the 19th century. On display are houses of the ethnic groups among which are thatched houses of the Guaymie Indians and Kuna, houses built on stilts by Wounan Indians, and the ones made of wooden gingerbread by the Antilleans/Afros.

Also in the village are government offices, schools, shops and a church with a beautiful fountain. It also has a museum which is entirely dedicated to displaying pollera, the traditional dress of Panama, and sundry antique household furniture. There are guides available to explain visitors the cultural or historical significance of each of the item displayed. The shops profusely sell handicrafts from all over the country. On certain days of the week there are programs featuring folk dance and live music.

Any tourist visiting Mi Pueblito will absolutely love this oasis of calm, far away from the noise and traffic of the outer world.