3h Cooking Class in Panama City: 10 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
- Try local Panamanian dishes to make ordering in the future easier
- Create and feast on a full menu of appetizers, a main, and desserts
- Meet like-minded fellow travelers in a social setting
- Choose from a small-group class or a private experience
Sample Menu
Mojitos
Classic mojitos served unlimited throughout the experience.
Pico de Gallo
Traditional tomato-based salsa commonly served in Panama.
Fish ceviche
Panamanian-style ceviche made with Pacific catch-of-the-day fish.
Carimanõlas
Fried yucca filled with ground beef, popular street and bar food.
Butter Cassava with herbs
Cooked cassava with butter and herbs, a common local side dish.
Arroz con pollo
Classic Panamanian rice and chicken dish with vegetables.
Arroz con piña
Pineapple-based rice dessert served at celebrations.
Picante sauce (Chombo Pepper)
Traditional Panamanian hot sauce served on the side.
Chicha de Saril - Iced tea
Iced hibiscus drink traditionally served in Panama.
Chicheme
Traditional corn-based drinkable dessert.
What's Included
- Hands-on cooking experience guided by a bilingual local instructor
- All ingredients, utensils, and apron provided — nothing to bring
- Full meal (appetizer, main dish, dessert) + unlimited drinks
- Recipe booklet in digital format to recreate dishes at home
- Small group for a personalized experience
- 5-Star Experience Guarantee - or your money back
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- C. Guanabano 630, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Please note that the exact meeting point address will be provided by our booking manager shortly after your reservation is confirmed, as our starting location may vary since we have two possible locations.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Cancellation Policy
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Travelers praise the tour for its knowledgeable and warm guides who blend culinary skills with cultural insights, fostering an authentic and welcoming environment. The hands-on cooking activities are highlighted for their engaging instruction and practical kitchen tips, allowing full participation and interaction. The organized and enjoyable atmosphere supports learning simple, tasty dishes, making the experience memorable for most travelers.
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