Explore Panama’s African ancestry on a 2.5-hour walking tour, uncovering colonial history and West Indian migrations. Discover, understand, and honor their enduring legacy.
Explore Panama’s African ancestry on a 2.5-hour walking tour, uncovering colonial history and West Indian migrations. Discover, understand, and honor their enduring legacy.
- Plaza Herrera - At this gathering spot, participants will delve into Panama’s colonial past, gaining insights into its origins and development.
- Santa Ana, Panama City - Visitors will savor a traditional Afro-Panamanian treat while concluding the Afro-colonial era and initiating the shift towards West Indian influence.
- Avenida Central -…
- Plaza Herrera - At this gathering spot, participants will delve into Panama’s colonial past, gaining insights into its origins and development.
- Santa Ana, Panama City - Visitors will savor a traditional Afro-Panamanian treat while concluding the Afro-colonial era and initiating the shift towards West Indian influence.
- Avenida Central - Attendees will enjoy a stroll along Central Avenue, soaking in the local Panamanian atmosphere and observing their everyday activities.
- Afro-Antillian Museum (Museo Afro Antillano de Panama) - Once a small chapel, this museum is rich in history and features a stunning outdoor mural depicting the life and work of West Indians in the Isthmus of Panama.

- Bottled water
- Afro Panamanian guide
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Afro Panamanian guide
- Snacks
Travel back over 500 years to delve into the rich and often underappreciated history of African heritage in Panama. This exploration unfolds through two significant periods: the colonial era, characterized by the harshness of slavery and remarkable acts of resistance, and the West Indian migrations—a time of intense labor, resilience, and cultural…
Travel back over 500 years to delve into the rich and often underappreciated history of African heritage in Panama. This exploration unfolds through two significant periods: the colonial era, characterized by the harshness of slavery and remarkable acts of resistance, and the West Indian migrations—a time of intense labor, resilience, and cultural contributions that have significantly influenced Panama’s identity.
• The journey begins in Casco Antiguo, extending beyond the old walls that once separated the elite from the working-class neighborhoods of Santa Ana.
• The tour continues along Central Avenue, a lively area brimming with stories, activity, and local culture.
• The final destination is the Afro-Antillean Museum, where visitors can learn about the lives, work, and contributions of West Indian migrants who played a crucial role in building the nation.
This experience encourages participants to discover, appreciate, and honor the complexities and influences that continue to shape Afro-Panamanian heritage.
- Not suitable for travelers with walking difficulties
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.