Local to the Not so Local Food and Drink Tour: Panama City

4.5
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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience the food and social fabric of Panama as the locals do, from the simple to the elegant, with a local that has roamed the streets of Panama extensively. This tour will provide the best tour for low level to high class in both food and drink, with a cultural immersion that will tantalize the senses. As a person who has traveled, the focus of all my tours is to provide clients with the best tour for the best value. It will be a pleasure to share my passion with you! My preference is to keep the groups small for greater enjoyment for both the client and myself.
Be aware that this experience is primarily in the Santa Ana neighborhood (a Panamanian low middle class area) with about 5 blocks on the edge El Chorrillo (the folks are very welcoming) that is different and with locals of darker complexion. The neighborhoods have many unique odors. All food stops follow local health code but they are not tourist food locations. The experience prioritizes safety throughout.

Example Menu

Starter

Coffee

both are a favorite stop on my other tour Half-Day Casco Viejo The Real City Guided with a Local Touch Tour

Main

Chocolate tastings

Starter

Fonda "the black door"

Best fried chicken!

Starter

Local Pastries

From Las Tablas area and Panama.

Starter

Chinese food sample

Starter

Local seafood

The best seafood isn't at the fish market. Great fried yuca also!

Starter

Popular but less known local Cafe

Try the 24 hour cafe!

Main

Local ice cream

Italian approved local Ice cream.

Starter

Closing Drinks

Try the best mojitos (or something else).

What's Included

Anything the host purchases.
Anything the client wants to purchase separately from the host.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

By the native sellers by near the stairs that lead up to the street. This area is generally in the shade.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

A country’s food says a lot about the culture and the people. Learn about the local food, in tandem with learning about the culture and social issues the country faces today. I talk about and show the areas many people who visit will never see of the three original neighborhoods. With this food and society tour, you will explore the local food and a hidden bar, with a stop at the best local seafood (not the touristic fish market) for ceviche, local beer, and other goodies. At the local cafe we will taste the best food in Santa Ana. We will go to my favorite fonda (local restaurant) The Black Door that has the best fried chicken around. On the way to these places, I tend to take side routes for small tastings of other foods (my favorites are a unique pastry to the Las Tablas area and Chinese with a Panamanian flare). We will see how the locals shop for food on the journey and then then head into Casco Viejo for an evening cocktail. Be prepared to eat quite a bit! All the food and drinks ordered by the host are included in the ticket price. I customize the trip for people who have dietary restrictions.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • for people 18 years of age and over
Supplied by Jon Shumaker

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Small Group
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

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