Gourmet Tour - Richness and Diversity Of Panama's Food Culture

OVERVIEW

Indulge in classic Panamanian dishes and snacks that best reflect the country’s ever-evolving cuisine. As an introduction to Panama City, you will enjoy an enlightening walk through the historic district Casco Antiguo, a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for preserving its original street plan and unusual mix of French and Spanish architecture. Along the way, you will sample handmade artisan chocolates and Geisha coffee, a brew revered for its complex flavor and floral notes. A multi-course lunch will follow at Fonda Lo Que Hay, an unpretentious but acclaimed restaurant celebrated for its innovative cuisine that fuses traditional Panamanian and Afro-Antillean flavors. Several of the dishes will showcase seafood such as the tuna yucca tostada appetizer and the locally sourced fish entrées. After dining, you watch a demonstration of raspao being prepared. This shaved-ice treat is the Panamanian version of a snow cone, but flavored with tropical syrups and topped with condensed milk.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Savor a sampling of artisan chocolates and a cup of flavorful Geisha coffee.
• Dine on a variety of inventive dishes at the restaurant Fonda Lo Que Hay.
• Watch how raspao is prepared and enjoy one of these fruit-flavored shaved-ice treats.
• Follow the guide through historical Casco Antiguo, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.