Discover Colón, the jewel of the Panamanian Caribbean, celebrated for its vibrant culture, cheerful people, and irresistible cuisine. This tour offers a unique gastronomic experience, immersing you in the rich flavors and Caribbean traditions that make Colón a unique destination on the map of the African diaspora in the Americas.

Learn how to prepare the famous "banana tart" and explore the Public Market to discover the ingredients that make Colón's dishes so special. Taste the local spices "Chombo," grated coconut, and sugar cane candies, and learn how to prepare a refreshing drink to replicate at home. The tour continues with visits to renowned gastronomic spots, where you will taste five of the city's most beloved dishes, while chefs and owners share their preparation secrets, ingredients, and traditions passed down through generations.


Departure from the Hotel
Depart from your hotel in Panama City or Colón and transfer to the gastronomic heart of the city.

Arrival and Cultural Context
Welcome to Colón with a brief contextualization about the history and Afro-Caribbean identity of the city, its importance in the African diaspora, and the central role of cuisine in preserving local culture.

Visit to the Public Market
Exploration of Colón's Public Market, where the ingredients that define Caribbean cuisine come to life. Taste "Chombo" spices, grated coconut, and sugar cane candies, with explanations about the use of each ingredient in traditional cuisine.

Workshop: Banana Tart
Practical class on preparing the famous "Plantain Tart" or simply "Plantinta," one of Colón's most emblematic dishes. Learn the traditional recipe and techniques passed down through generations, with a tasting at the end.

Caribbean Refreshing Drink
Preparation of a typical refreshing drink using the ingredients acquired at the market, with the recipe to replicate at home.

Gastronomic Circuit - 5 Stops
Visit five renowned gastronomic spots in the city, where chefs and owners share the history, ingredients, and traditions behind each dish. A sensory journey through Colón's most beloved flavors.

Return to the Hotel

Return transfer to the hotel in Panama City or Colón.

Highlights

• Authentic Afro-Caribbean Cuisine: Tasting of five traditional dishes from Colón, prepared by local chefs with recipes passed down through generations.
• Public Market: Exploration of the ingredients and spices that define Caribbean gastronomic identity.
• Practical Workshop: Hands-on learning of preparing the famous banana tart and a typical refreshing drink.
• Local Knowledge: Direct conversations with chefs and owners about culinary traditions and the history behind each dish.
• Cultural Immersion: Deep connection with the culture, joy, and identity of the people of Colón.

What's Included

Specialized tour guide in Afro-Caribbean culture and gastronomy, pick-up and transfer from the hotel in Panama City or Colón, guided visit to the Public Market, practical workshop on preparing the banana tart, tasting of five typical dishes from Colón, tasting of local spices and ingredients, preparation of Caribbean refreshing drink, water throughout the tour, and return transfer to the hotel.

What's Not Included

• Alcoholic beverages.
• Purchases at the Public Market or local stores.
• Tips for guides, chefs, and local staff.
• Personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Travel insurance or medical assistance.