Top Panama Dining Experiences

Experience a unique sensory experience in Cacao Bar, Panama City. Enjoy our exclusive tasting of Geisha coffee, grown in the prestigious Finca Suarez, especially for our shop. This natural Geisha coffee, one of the most exotic and sought after in the world, reveals an incomparable taste profile with gentle floral notes and tropical fruit nuances. During the experience, we will explain the process of growing coffee and cocoa, its origins and methods of preparation. The coffee is perfectly paired with handmade chocolates, hand painted, additive free and made with cocoa from Changuinola, Bocas del Toro. Each chocolate highlights the notes of Geisha coffee, creating harmony between the delicateness of coffee and the sweetness of chocolate. All this you will enjoy surrounded by our tree table, in a unique and natural environment. At Cacao Bar, every detail is designed to offer you an exclusive experience, awakening your passion for the finest flavors of Panama.

Get an authentic taste of Panama's cuisine and learn how to recreate dishes at home during this cooking class. Learn to shop the markets like a local and how to hunt for the freshest ingredients. Your guide will teach you about the herbs and seasonings that make Panama's cuisine shine. Get home cooking techniques from a local chef, and cap off the class with a complimentary drink.

If you’re short on time and want to get the most out of a day in the San Blas Islands, this easy day trip is for you. Take a boat out to beautiful Isla Yansailidup. Relax on the beach, enjoy a tasty lunch, and learn about indigenous Guna culture. In the afternoon, visit a natural pool and sunken island for more opportunities to swim and snorkel in bath-warm waters.

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Every country has a story - Panama tells hers through flavor. This experience was born from our love for those hidden tastes locals grow up with but travelers rarely find. Your host opens her home to share 32 of Panama’s most beloved bites and sips, connecting each one to a region, a ritual, or a memory. It’s not just a tasting, it’s a cultural map told through food. You’ll experience how ingredients, traditions, and people blend into the country’s identity, and leave with stories and flavors that stay with you long after you return home.

Chocolate and cocoa are among Panama’s main exports, but you don’t have to just stop at buying a bar at the convenience store. Learn more about Panamanian chocolate and cocoa production and make your own chocolate bar during this fun activity at a factory in the capital. Kids and adults alike will love getting hands on during the lesson, and then sampling their creations after.

Journey through the Panama Canal's Pedro Miguel and Miraflores Locks aboard the Pacific Queen. Depart Panama City, then board a boat for a trip through the canal's impressive locks. Entering through the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks, observe the impressive feats of engineering that make this passage possible. Learn about the canal's construction and consistent maintenance through your guide's informative commentary. Cruise back to your departure point, admiring views of Panama City's skyline before disembarking in Gamboa.

This Experience takes place in a Special Tropical Home private residence in the former Canal Zone. The home, former US Air Force Officer’s housing, is over 80 years old and thoroughly remodeled. We will have a delicious breakfast made by a cook from the interior of Panama in a large screen room with views of the garden. While we are eating breakfast and sipping on our smoothies, we will watch a variety of tropical birds come in to the bird structures set up for this purpose. Some of the birds are quite large, some are quite small, some are quite pretty, and some are quite noisy!! Animals come into the garden too, such as gatos solos (Coatimundi) Mono Titi monkeys (Geoffrey's Tamarin), Ñeques (Agouti) and Variegated Squirrels.. The home is full of unusual art, both upstairs and downstairs. You will be able to tour the house during your Experience and get a good idea how some Expats live in Panama!

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.

Cruise the Panama Canal to Gatun Lake on a nature tour from Panama City that includes round-trip transport from central Panama City and time to explore Gatun’s wildlife-rich shoreline by boat. Visit jungle islands that were cut off from mainland Panama by the construction of the canal, which protect a thriving population of monkeys, birds, crocodiles, and mammals.

Savor the essence of Panama’s finest coffees during a 90-minute guided tasting at Gato Solo Coffee Roasters Lab. Sample a variety of specialty coffees, including the renowned Panama Geisha, celebrated for its intricate floral and sweet notes. Engage in an accessible cupping method that coffee professionals use, learning to detect aromas, sweetness, acidity, and flavor nuances. This intimate setting invites coffee lovers and newcomers alike to deepen their appreciation for Panama's vibrant coffee culture, all while enjoying expert insights and a relaxed atmosphere.

Combine a highlights tour of Panama City with a visit to the Miraflores Locks on this guided excursion. With a guide to provide transportation and insightful commentary, make stops at Casco Viejo, Miraflores Locks, Amador Causeway and Bridge of the Americas. Opt for a small group tour limited to nine other travelers or upgrade for undivided attention on a private tour.

Escape Panama City on the newest and largest catamaran for a day of boating, swimming and dancing. During this 6-hour tour, you will swim on a beautiful virgin bay, visit the beach and the Island Village. Onboard the catamaran, enjoy sundecks, shaded areas, music, animation, morning snacks, lunch, and an open bar. This 6-hour tour is the perfect choice to avoid the afternoon tropical weather and have enough time for night plans.

Cruise the entirety of the Panamá Canal, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, during this full-day tour in Panamá City. Board a small vessel to travel through all three sets of locks that make up the canal. Voyage on Gatun Lake and the Chagres River. Learn about the history and construction of the canal from your guide while you travel. Disembark in Colón and board a shuttle for the return trip to Panamá City. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages are provided on board. Please Note: The exact check-in time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.

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.

Panama City’s historic Casco Viejo boasts some of the capital’s hippest bars, but finding the best spots requires local know-how. With this Afro party bar crawl, get one included drink at each location during this high-energy, host-led experience. Join a party crew of energetic guides and fellow travelers as you enjoy nonstop hip-hop, dancehall, amapiano, afrobeats, and reggaeton music.

If you’re a first-time visitor to Panama City, you’ll want to see the must-visit highlights. This five-hour Private or Share group tour, takes you to the atmospheric old town, the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal, and the sweeping Amador Causeway, with its great views of the city. If you’re short on time or on a quick shore excursion, this convenient tour makes the most of your time.

Take a break from Panama City and head to the Caribbean coast of Panama, to the beautiful San Blas Islands. Traveling by boat, check out a shipwreck and natural swimming pool, and enjoy the tropical scenery and atmosphere. Your tour includes activities—kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and more—and round-trip road and boat transport, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Refuel with a tasty included lunch, too, such as fresh fish and rice.

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.

Why choose this route? Guaranteed Authenticity: Every stop is a Colonial Family Business. Expert accompaniment: bilingual guides who narrate with passion and humor. Total comfort: air-conditioned and safe transport Local impact: your visit supports cooks, artisans and history keepers. Reserve your seat and come willing to learn, toast and, above all, to taste Columbus as a true channelman!

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.

Get to know Panama City better through its food scene on this city tour that doesn’t restrict itself to just food. With your guide, visit restaurants that showcase both classic and modern Panamanian cuisine, stopping along the way to admire street art. Finish this eclectic tour—that you couldn’t hope to recreate on your own—with a mojito-making worship at a rooftop bar.

Experience a unique whale watching experience in the Las Perlas Archipelago during a full-day tour from Panama City. Cruise the Panamanian Pacific in search of the majestic humpback whales and visit 2 unspoilt islands with white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. Enjoy free time for swimming, relaxing, snorkeling and paddleboarding, as well as listening to whale singing with a hydrophone on board. A natural and authentic adventure just 1 hour from the city. Itinerary Departure from Flamenco Marina, Amador Sailing to Las Perlas Archipelago Humpback whale watching experience Possible sighting of dolphins during navigation Visit to 2 virgin islands, which may include: • Chapera Island • Pacheca Island • Mogo Mogo Island Free time on each island to swim, relax and explore Lunch on an island Return to the marina in the afternoon ⏳ Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours on each island