Instituto Nacional de Cultura, Panama City

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Instituto Nacional de Cultura is a place located in Panama City (Panamá province) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 16 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 8°57'1"N latitude and 79°31'54"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Instituto Nacional de Cultura is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Mercado de Mariscos (bus, 20 min walk), Cinco de Mayo (metro, 26 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Club de Clases y Tropas (ruins, 3 min walk), Museo de Arte Religioso Colonial (museum, 4 min walk), Teatro Nacional (concerts and shows, 6 min walk).

Coordinates: 8°57'1"N, 79°31'54"W

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Instituto Nacional de Cultura – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Instituto Nacional de Cultura?

Nearby attractions include Club de Clases y Tropas, Panama City (3 min walk), Museo de Arte Religioso Colonial, Panama City (4 min walk), Teatro Nacional, Panama City (6 min walk), Panama Canal Museum, Panama City (6 min walk).

How to get to Instituto Nacional de Cultura by public transport?

The nearest stations to Instituto Nacional de Cultura:

Bus

Mercado de Mariscos (20 min walk)
Patio de Metro Bus (22 min walk)

Metro

Cinco de Mayo • Lines: Línea 1 (26 min walk)