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 meeting point, participants will delve into Panama’s colonial history, gaining insights into its origins and foundations.
- Santa Ana, Panama City - Here, attendees will savor a traditional Afro-Panamanian snack while concluding the Afro-colonial era and transitioning to the West Indian influence.
- Avenida Central -…
- Plaza Herrera - At this meeting point, participants will delve into Panama’s colonial history, gaining insights into its origins and foundations.
- Santa Ana, Panama City - Here, attendees will savor a traditional Afro-Panamanian snack while concluding the Afro-colonial era and transitioning to the West Indian influence.
- Avenida Central - Participants will enjoy a stroll along Central Avenue, experiencing the local Panamanian atmosphere and observing their daily routines.
- 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.
- San Felipe Neri Public Market - (Optional) This stop is part of the Walking Experience + Lunch package.
Participants will refresh with a natural juice and enjoy a comforting, flavorful local lunch.
- 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 walking tour reveals two significant chapters: the colonial period, characterized by the harshness of slavery and acts of defiance, and the West Indian migrations—a time of labor, perseverance, and cultural influence that contributed…
Travel back over 500 years to delve into the rich and often underappreciated history of African heritage in Panama. This walking tour reveals two significant chapters: the colonial period, characterized by the harshness of slavery and acts of defiance, and the West Indian migrations—a time of labor, perseverance, and cultural influence that contributed to Panama’s identity.
• The tour starts in Casco Antiguo, extending beyond the old walls that once separated the elite from the working-class neighborhood of Santa Ana.
• The journey continues along Central Avenue, a lively area brimming with stories and local culture.
• The Afro-Antillean Museum is next, where visitors can learn about the lives and contributions of West Indian migrants who played a role in building the nation.
Optional: Enjoy lunch at San Felipe Neri Market, featuring local comfort food and a refreshing natural juice. Opt for the Walking Experience + Lunch package.
This experience offers an opportunity to uncover the complexities and highlights that define 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.
