Along the bay

Entry

Free public access.

Tip: In May 2026 La Prensa reported poor upkeep (overgrown grass, litter, lighting) while the new Public Works contract awaited sign-off. Cinta Costera 1 closes to traffic during Carnival. The UK FCDO advises against swimming in the Bay of Panama because of pollution.

Nearby: Reina Torres de Araúz Anthropological Museum (0.5 km) · Mercado de Mariscos (Seafood Market) (0.5 km) · Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC Panamá) (0.8 km)

Sources: La Prensa – Cinta costera sin mantenimiento: el MOP aguarda refrendo (23 may 2026) · UK FCDO – Panama: safety and security

Hours

Retail 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; restaurants and ceviche stands 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (City of Panama, Jan 2026). Closes on some Mondays for scheduled deep cleaning.

Tip: It sits in the Santa Ana district, which Canada and the UK flag for higher crime. Go by day, or by taxi or ride-hailing app.

Nearby: Reina Torres de Araúz Anthropological Museum (0.3 km) · Cinta Costera (bayfront promenade) (0.5 km) · Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC Panamá) (0.5 km)

Sources: Alcaldía de Panamá – Mercado de Mariscos cerrará lunes 2 de febrero (30 ene 2026) · Government of Canada – Panama travel advice · UK FCDO – Panama: safety and security

Entry

Free public access.

Tip: In May 2026 the Public Works Ministry awarded a maintenance contract for the Cinta Costera and Amador Causeway, pending the Comptroller's sign-off; expect occasional works. An Albrook–Amador bus runs from Albrook.

Nearby: Smithsonian Punta Culebra Nature Center (0.9 km) · Panama Canal partial transit by boat (1.6 km) · Biomuseo (Biodiversity Museum) (2 km)

Sources: Biomuseo – Cómo llegar (ruta Albrook–Amador) · STRI – Punta Culebra, cómo llegar (copia archivada feb. 2026) · La Prensa – Cinta costera sin mantenimiento (23 may 2026)

Entry

According to STRI's page as archived on 2 Feb 2026: non-residents US$10; residents US$6; resident seniors US$3; under-13s US$3. Cash and card.

Hours

According to the same archived page (2 Feb 2026): March to November: Wednesday–Friday 1–5 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. December to February: Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Ticket sales end at 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and some holidays.

Booking

According to STRI's page as archived on 2 Feb 2026: no booking for walk-in visits; entry subject to capacity.

Time needed

About 1.5 hours.

Tip: Hours and fees as published by the Smithsonian (STRI) in early 2026; confirm before going, as they change by season.

Nearby: Panama Canal partial transit by boat (0.8 km) · Amador Causeway (0.9 km) · Biomuseo (Biodiversity Museum) (2.8 km)

Sources: STRI – Punta Culebra (copia archivada, 2 feb 2026)

Entry

Taboga Express: US$24 round trip (fare on its website). A US$1 municipal visitor fee since Dec 2024 appears in an unofficial guide: not confirmed.

Booking

Taboga Express leaves from the Fuerte Amador mall lobby (Flamenco Island). Book online or at its booth; pay by Visa, Mastercard, Clave or cash. Carry your passport. Departure times: check with the operator (not published on its site).

Time needed

30-minute crossing with Taboga Express; plan a full day.

Tip: There is no ATM on the island, according to the operator: bring cash. Do not swim in the bay near the city (FCDO).

Nearby: Smithsonian Punta Culebra Nature Center (13.4 km) · Panama Canal partial transit by boat (13.5 km) · Amador Causeway (13.9 km)

Sources: Taboga Express – Inicio (tarifa y ubicación) · Taboga Express – Tickets and schedule · Taboga Panamá – Getting there (guía no oficial, jul. 2026)