Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
Step back more than 500 years and explore the rich — and often overlooked — history of African ancestry in Panama. This walking journey unfolds through two defining chapters: the colonial era, marked by the harsh realities of slavery and powerful acts of resistance, and the West Indian migrations — a period of labor, resilience, and cultural legacy that helped shape Panama’s identity.
• Our walk begins in Casco Antiguo, moving beyond the former walls that once divided the elite from the working-class community of Santa Ana.
• We continue along Central Avenue, a vibrant area filled with stories and local life.
• Then we visit the Afro-Antillean Museum to explore the lives and contributions of West Indian migrants who helped build the nation.
Optional: Lunch at San Felipe Neri Market for local comfort food and a refreshing natural juice. Book the Walking Experience + Lunch option.
This experience invites you to discover the shadows and lights that shape Afro-Panamanian heritage.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will gather next to the statue in the middle of Plaza Herrera. I'll have sign with the name of the tour.
In front of 5 de Mayo Metro station
Itinerary
-
1Plaza Herrera
At our meeting point, we'll explore Panama's colonial history, understanding its roots and foundations.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Here we’ll enjoy a traditional Afro-Panamanian snack while closing the chapter on the Afro-colonial period and beginning the transition toward the West Indian influence.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Avenida Central
We'll immerse ourselves in a walk along Central Avenue, appreciating the local Panamanian vibe and their daily lives,
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Afro-Antillian Museum (Museo Afro Antillano de Panama )
This former small chapel, now transformed into a museum, has so much history. It also features a beautiful outdoor mural that narrates the life and labor of West Indians in the Isthmus of Panama.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5
(Optional) This stop is included in the Walking Experience + Lunch package. We’ll cool off with a refreshing natural juice and sit down to a comforting, flavorful local lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for travelers with walking difficulties
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Show more
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Popular Countries
Company
Get our app
