• San Felipe Neri Public Market - Dive into the rich history and enjoy tropical fruit tastings such as guanábana, borojó, orange with raspadura, and tamarind sweets. Begin your adventure at Mercado San Felipe Neri, a landmark named in honor of San Felipe Neri. The current structure is a restored treasure that maintains the spirit of Panamanian popular commerce since the mid-20th century.

Start with a sensory experience through tropical fruit tastings. Savor natural juices while discovering guanábana, valued for its health benefits, and borojó, known as the “fruit of love” in the Darién region. Relish the refreshing orange with raspadura, a traditional sugarcane sweetener that has nourished Panamanian farmers for generations, along with classic tamarind sweets.

• San Felipe Neri Public Market - Venture further into the market’s core, exploring the animal products section and understanding the significance of utilizing the entire animal in subsistence cooking. Here, you will encounter Sao, a pickled pig’s foot dish with rich Afro-Caribbean heritage that arrived during the Canal’s construction and became a staple of popular festivities.
• San Felipe Neri Public Market - Experience the Panamanian cuisine at local fondas, where workers typically enjoy their “plate of the day.” Sample a variety of dishes including bistec picado, bacalao with coconut rice, plátano en tentación, and guacho de mariscos, a hearty rice soup symbolizing the blend of sea and land.
• San Felipe Neri Public Market - Stroll towards the seafood market while exploring the historic area of the old fiscal checkpoint, where goods entering the city were once regulated. Observe artisanal fishing boats and learn to identify key species such as corvina, red snapper, tuna, and mackerel.
• San Felipe - Near the entrance of Casco Antiguo, pause at a traditional kiosk to enjoy ceviche, either corvina or octopus marinated in fresh lime, paired with a local Panama Beer or Balboa.
• La Playita - Proceed to La Playita, where you’ll savor a refreshing raspao with condensed milk while appreciating the striking contrast between the historic Casco Antiguo, established in 1673 after the destruction of Panamá Viejo by the pirate Henry Morgan, and the modern skyline of Punta Paitilla and the Cinta Costera.
• Salsipuedes - From there, walk through Avenida B and the renowned “Sal Si Puedes” passage, once a bustling and maze-like hub of Asian and local commerce. Pass through Plaza Santa Ana, which in the 19th century served as the political and social center of the arrabal, the area outside the walls of Casco.
• Cafe Coca Cola - Conclude your experience at the historic Café Coca-Cola, the only café in the world outside the United States that was permitted to use the brand name in its early years. Opened in 1875, it has welcomed politicians, intellectuals, and figures such as Che Guevara. Finish with hojaldres and tortillas de maíz, accompanied by a national coffee.
  With this, the journey concludes — with a heart full of history and a palate full of Panama.

• Guided food tour led by a bilingual local expert
• Multiple food tastings across different street food vendors
• Cultural insights & food storytelling at each stop
• Neighborhood exploration through local markets or streets
• Travel tips & food recommendations for the rest of your stay

• Transfers

Embark on an adventure in a revitalized local market that has maintained the essence of Panamanian trade since the mid-1900s. Start with tastings of tropical fruits and traditional sweets, then proceed to the market’s animal products section to discover whole-animal cooking and the Afro-Caribbean influences on one of Panama’s cherished traditional dishes.

Next, visit local fondas, where the “plate of the day” showcases Panama’s everyday culinary culture. Proceed to the seafood market, where the city’s deep connection to the sea is evident through fresh catches and the artisanal fishing tradition. Enjoy a stop for ceviche, a refreshing local beverage by the waterfront, and a stroll through historic streets that highlight the contrast between old Panama and the modern skyline. Conclude the journey at a historic café with classic local snacks and coffee.

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