Mi Pueblito, situated just on the outskirts of Panama City, is a unique representation of Panama's culture and history. The complex is comprised of three distinct villages: typical Panamanian, Antillian, and Indian (Kuna, Embera, etc.)
As you enter the complex, the main entrance to the typical Panamanian village is off to the right. Here you'll find several small gift shops, restaurants, a pollera museum, barber shop, as well as numerous chairs, benches and tables in an open courtyard.
The Antillian and Indian villages lie on the opposite side of the complex, or to the left side as you enter Mi Pueblito from the main road. It's a short walk, just a few minutes. The Antillian village is first, and has several small souvenir stores, eateries, a church and open courtyard. Further back is the Indian village, which is set deeper in the wooded area of the complex. Here, numerous traditional style huts have been built to help illustrate the Indian way of life in Panama. The road goes quite a ways back, descending a bit.
Mi Pueblito is open from Tuesday-Sunday from 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. (Depending on the day, weather and number of tourists, they do at times remain open often 9:00 p.m.) It costs $1.00 to enter, which permits you to visit all three villages. Mi Pueblito has become a popular destination for those visiting Panama on cruise ships, as well as independent travelers. If you don't have the time to visit Panama's interior, where much of the history and culture is most prevalent, Mi Pueblito might be an attractive and convenient alternative.