Gourmet Tour - The Culinary Traditions Of Panama

OVERVIEW

Sample some of Panama City’s most traditional cuisine as an appetizer of sorts to a multi-course meal at a casual waterfront restaurant. The tastings will begin at a bustling seafood market where the day’s catch will on display. The vendors will be preparing the seafood for dishes such as ceviche, in which bite-size pieces of raw fish are marinated in citrus juice and mixed with various vegetables and herbs depending on the recipe. After sampling Panamanian-style ceviche, you will stroll through Casco Antigua, the city’s atmospheric colonial quarter. Along the way, you will learn about Panama’s passion for chocolate made from locally sourced cacao. A tasting will confirm how rich and flavorful it is. Upon arriving at the family-owned restaurant Sabroso, you will indulge in a meal of authentic Panamanian cuisine prepared from recipes handed down from one generation to another. It will be an authentic culinary experience that celebrates the local cuisine.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sample freshly made ceviche at a waterfront seafood market.
• Learn about the history of Panamanian chocolate and enjoy a tasting of it.
• Follow the guide through historical Casco Antiguo, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Enjoy a multi-course meal of Panamanian cuisine at the restaurant Sabroso.

HELPFUL HINTS

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