The Quirk Bridge of Life Museum:
Panama city is home to more than a few quirky buildings, and locals love to debate which is the prettiest and which is the ugliest. Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder when it comes to architecture in Panama. Want to join the debate? You’ll likely catch glimpses of the crazy corkscrew of the F&F Tower and the sail shape of the former Trump Ocean Club, recently rebranded as a JW Marriot, when passing through the city center. But the quirkiest bit of construction in Panama City has to be the Frank Gehry-designed Biomuseo, also known as the Bridge of Life museum. The widely colored structure took nearly 10 years to build. One look at its facade-- reminiscent of origami-- will tell you why.
The Biomouseo enjoys a prime location on the long avenue and promenade known as the Amador Causeway. Locals regularly refer to it as EI Causeway, In a quintessentially Panamanian joining of Spanish and English. There are restaurants,cafes and shops...you can rent a bicycle or join the many pedestrians walking the length of the causeway, which connects four small islands. It’s the perfect place for a late lunch or sunset cocktail. For a quick, casual lunch by the water, try the Amador Yacht Club. You can get excellent ceviche, grilled fish and more at Pencas, Which has a rooftop terrace. Service here tends to be slow, so be prepared to linger.
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