The two faces of Panama - LOCALINPTY

4.7
(15 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

If you want to see a side of Panama City that’s not normally visited by tourists and be immersed with locals, you must spend a day with Victor Perez, the founder of LOCAL IN PTY.

He’s taking visitors to the neighborhood of El Chorrillo, just a few blocks from the trendy Casco Viejo historic district, but contrasting in every way. People normally perceive El Chorrillo as being run down with social problems, crimes, violence, and former gangs.

You’ll find beautifully renovated colonial buildings, stylish restaurants, fancy bars, and boutique hotels. Nowadays, it is a safe area to walk around and very popular for tourists and locals.

Learn how the rapid gentrification of Casco Viejo has left the surrounding areas and its people to be forgotten. When the government and private investors started seeing the potential of this area, they started removing the poor people from this area to El Chorrillo.

When YOU support local businesses, YOU Ssupport a DREAM!

The Man With The Panama Plan.

Example Menu

Main

Sancocho y arroz

Sopa de pollo o carne con arroz.

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Lunch
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Meeting Point: Plaza Herrera in Casco Viejo in front of the American Trade Hotel, near the horse statue.

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Meeting point

Meeting Point: Plaza Herrera in Casco Viejo in front of the American Trade Hotel, near the horse statue.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Get off the beaten path with Victor and see where boxer Roberto Duran trained, learn about how the U.S. invasion of Panama affected this neighborhood! Meet the locals in their home and play dominoes with them. Dance salsa and eat with them. Try local drinks. See locals playing soccer.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Supplied by Local in PTY

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Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Cocktail Tastings
Restaurants
Lunch
Small Group
Food & Drink
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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