Top Panama City Classes & Workshops - page 2

Take a partial transit cruise on the Panama Canal and journey through the Miraflores Locks. Marvel at this incredible feat of engineering as your ship is raised up to 54 feet (16 meters), enabling Pedro Miguel's lake to fill the chambers where the vessel is locked. On this half-day trip, enjoy Panama City sights and travel along Amador Causeway during the drive from your hotel.

Travel southbound through the Panama Canal during this 6-hour tour from Panama City. With your local guide, board a bus for a 45-minute journey to Gamboa, home of the Panama Canal Dredging Division. Meet your vessel, the Pacific Queen, for a trip through the Gailard cut, the Pedro Miguel Locks and the Miraflores Locks. Admire scenic views of the Centennial Bridge, the Chagres River, and the Bridge of the Americas. Eat a complimentary lunch on board during your journey. Disembark at the Flamenco Marina in Panama City. Please Note: The exact check-in will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Afro-rooted rhythms with The Panama Dance Experience. This one-hour class welcomes participants of all levels and ages, blending up to three dynamic styles per session such as salsa, bachata, reggaeton, Afro dance, congo, and dancehall. Led by passionate instructors, you will do more than just learn the steps. You will connect with the rhythm, energy, and cultural heartbeat of Panama.

This isn’t just a salsa class—it’s a full-on immersion into the heart and soul of Latin America! You'll learn to move to the rhythm of salsa, connect with local dancers, and star in your very own Salsa Video filmed on a rooftop with jaw-dropping views of historic Casco Viejo. ✨ No Experience? No Partner? No Problem! Our professional dance team will guide you every step of the way, making sure you feel confident, celebrated, and—most importantly—have a blast. Whether you're a solo traveler, couple, or group, you’ll be welcomed like family into our vibrant community of dancers. Every experience is customized to your comfort and style—no cookie-cutter routines here! This is more than a dance class—it's a joyful celebration of culture, connection, and expression. One session, and you just might find yourself hooked. Don't just visit Panamá… live it. Move to the rhythm, feel the magic, and take home memories that dance.

Discover the rich culinary heritage of the Emberá people in a unique cooking class nestled within Chagres National Park. In the enchanting riverside village of Emberá Drua, learn to prepare traditional meals using fresh, local ingredients and time-honored techniques. This hands-on experience not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fosters a deep connection with one of Panama's most vibrant indigenous cultures, allowing you to savor the flavors of their history and traditions. NOTE: THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE EMBERA TOURS WHERE PEOPLE DRESS UP IN COSTUMES AND DANCE FOR TOURISTS. WE WILL BE VISITING THE OLDEST COMMUNITY IN CHAGRES NATIONAL PARK.

Learn a new skill while getting active and having fun in Panama City. Your private salsa lesson is tailored to your needs, whether you’re a complete beginner or want to build on existing skills. Select the kind of music you prefer and follow your instructor’s easy-to-follow instructions. Improve quickly during a private lesson, where you get full personalized attention.

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.

This is a great introduction to the Panamanian culture and you will never see or experience with other guides. We will see Panama through local eyes, most guides will not take you there only Victor who has strong connection with the community of Chorrillo and Santa Ana.

The moment you walk through the doors of Salty Sisters Pinsaria Cocktail & Wine Bar, hidden inside the magical streets of Casco Viejo, the experience begins. You’ll be welcomed with your very own Panama hat, and a few extra Props to transform you instantly into part of the Salty Sisters Family. Discover local ingredients you’ve probably never tried before — tropical fruits, exotic herbs, native spices, local chilis, spirits, rum, and flavors rooted in Panamanian culture. Learn the stories behind the ingredients, where they come from, and why they matter. You are creating, tasting, laughing, learning, experimenting, hosting, pouring shots, controlling the music, and taking over the bar inside one of Panama’s most historic spaces. Whether you’re celebrating, traveling, dating, making memories with friends, or just want a story you’ll never forget This is your moment to be the Star of the Bar.

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.

Premium small-group format for a more personal experience Learn directly from experts about production and flavor profiles Taste multiple rum & liqueur expressions Perfect for couples, friends, and special occasions

There is no other activity alike in Panama. The Panama Drumming Experience is an immersive, sensory journey that connects participants with the ancestral energy of Panamanian drums. Through rhythm, storytelling, and active participation, you’ll experience a unique cultural encounter where the drum reveals the secrets of our heritage. Feel Panama in every beat.

Live the experience of wearing a traditional Panamanian sweatshirt, which is to embrace a rich cultural tradition full of elegance and history. The T-shirt is a beautifully handmade garment, usually made of fine cotton or linen, adorned with intricate embroidery, colored ribbons and elaborate lace. Please provide the following measurements: height, weight, shoe size, ankle to waist measurement. There are three options: the typical dress, the montuna sweatshirt and the congo sweatshirt. Gala Chiffoner : It is the most elegant and representative traditional dress in Panama, it is the most elegant, with fine embroidery, abundant gold jewelry and treble, Pollera montuna : It is a simpler and more practical version of the pollera originating in the rural areas of the interior of the country. Pollera Congo : It is part of the Congo tradition of the Panamanian Caribbean coast, especially in the province of Colón made with pieces of fabric of many colors.