Having free time, we decided to visit a mock village called Mi Pueblito (my town). The idea behind the project was to preserve and present to visitors three cultures that formed modern Panama: Afro-Caribbean, the Spanish colonial and indigenous groups. It sounds great, but a visit here is a disappointment. The indigenous part is closed because the neglected village dwellings collapsed. The other two parts are not exciting either, they lack the spirit of a bygone era.

We did not like Mi Pueblito, but the positive aspect of our visit here was getting to know Panamanian pollera. It is a traditional women's dress that has its roots in the skirts worn during the Spanish colonial times. In Panama, polleras are hand sewn and contain decorations embroidered in several steps to achieve the desired effect. Traditional pollera can cost up to several thousand dollars and is worn only during special ceremonies.

While in the city of Panama, we did not want to miss the undoubtedly most interesting modern project in the whole of Central America. Frank Gehry is the architect best known for his building designs resembling giant modern steel sculptures. The Biomuseo is somewhat distant from most of its designs. It is a tropical version of his style. The museum stands on the Amador Causeway, the site of a former US military base overlooking the southern entrance to the Panama Canal. It is a natural history museum that extends into the surrounding botanical park. Multicolored asymmetrical metal panels, mounted on elaborate steel structure, reflect tropical biodiversity. The bright colors on the outside refer to the local culture. The entire structure resembles a futuristic tropical habitat.

We returned to Casco Viejo for dinner. Walking around the colonial part of Panama City, we were lucky to see the authentic Panamanian Pollera. One of the participants of the wedding ceremony joyfully posed for photos showing the beauty of embroidery in her dress. Elsewhere, we came across a phenomenal carnival costume, typical of Latin American countries. The angel of lust with her huge waving wings was ready for a battle between good and evil.