Tasting Tour of Tropical and Exotic Fruits in Panama’s Markets

5.0
(5 reviews)
Panama City, Panama

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Forget the fruits you know. In Panama, the markets hide flavors so rare that even seasoned travelers have never seen them.

Guided by a local host, you’ll walk through colorful stalls where each tasting comes with a story, learning why certain fruits are used for energy, others for comfort, and how local communities have relied on them for centuries.

What begins as a tasting quickly becomes a window into Panama’s biodiversity and cultural roots.

This experience feels less like a tour and more like discovering the country through the people who live it. Every stop brings a new surprise, and every fruit becomes a memory you’ll want to share.

Groups are intentionally small and many fruits depend on the season, meaning no two tours are ever the same.

And by the end, you’ll carry with you the genuine memory of having lived Panama the way locals do - walking their markets, tasting what they eat, and connecting with traditions most visitors never get to see.

Example Menu

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Cashew Apple

Juicy, fleshy, with a salty twist - unlike any fruit you've tasted.

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Dragon Fruit (Pitahaya)

Lush, creamy pulp speckled with crunchy seeds - vibrant, juicy, and almost too pretty to eat.

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Caimito (Star Apple)

Silky, jelly-like texture with earthy vanilla notes. Melts in your mouth like nature’s dessert.

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Soursop (Guanábana)

Tart like lime, smooth like condensed milk. A tropical explosion of flavor and texture.

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Papaya

Smooth, rich, and naturally sweet - like breakfast in paradise.

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Passion Fruit (Maracuyá)

A juicy punch of tang and perfume. Crackling seeds, bold aroma, it’s wild, and it knows it.

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Guava

Aromatic and creamy, with a rich tropical sweetness that lingers on your lips. Bold, floral, and irresistibly smooth.

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Rambutan

Firm, juicy, and exotic - think: dragon-dressed grape with attitude.

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Starfruit (Carambola)

Glossy, crunchy, lightly citrusy. A fresh, zesty kiss in every bite.

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Naranjilla

Electric and floral - somewhere between pineapple, orange, and a hint of green tea. Like a fruit cocktail with personality.

What's Included

all the fruits you will eat are included
Any other fruit, food or drink you would like to buy for your own.
Feel free to wander the market and pick up extra treats on your own—there’s plenty more to discover.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our warm, knowledgeable guide will be there to greet you and make sure you’re all set for a day of new flavors and local culture, the meeting point is in front of nave Volca. His contact number and more instructions will be sent by our booking manager.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You’ll meet your local host and walk together through Panama’s vibrant markets, stopping at stalls that sell fruits rarely found outside Central America.

You’ll discover seasonal varieties, understand where they grow, and hear the stories behind their local importance.

By the end, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of Panama’s biodiversity, new knowledge about fruits you’ve likely never encountered, and the kind of cultural insight you can share long after the trip is over.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

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

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