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1 Day
Panama City Metropolitan Park Trail Tour
Panama City Metropolitan Park Trail Tour

Panama City Metropolitan Park Trail Tour

Perfect for Couples

Panama City, Panama

1 Day
Panama Crafted Geisha Coffee Tasting Experience
Panama Crafted Geisha Coffee Tasting Experience

Panama Crafted Geisha Coffee Tasting Experience

Perfect for Couples

Panama City, Panama

1 Day
Panama City Bike Tour + Local Markets By Paradox Experience
Panama City Bike Tour + Local Markets By Paradox Experience

Panama City Bike Tour + Local Markets By Paradox Experience

Perfect for Friends

Panama City, Panama

1 Day
Embera Village Tour
Embera Village Tour

Embera Village Tour

Perfect for Friends

Panama City, Panama

1 Day
Half-Day City and Panama Canal Tour
Half-Day City and Panama Canal Tour

Half-Day City and Panama Canal Tour

Perfect for Families

Panama City, Panama

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Private or Small Group Panama Canal & City Half-Day Tour
Private or Small Group Panama Canal & City Half-Day Tour

Private or Small Group Panama Canal & City Half-Day Tour

Perfect for Couples

Panama City, Panama

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4.37Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Panama City Hotels

Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Panama City Hotels

Guaranteed punctuality: We monitor flights in real time to wait for you even if your plane is ahead of schedule or delayed.Personalized reception: We welcome you with a sign with our company logo, so you feel safe and welcome from the first moment.Professional and friendly drivers: Trained, experienced staff and excellent customer service.Comfortable and air-conditioned vehicles : To start or end your journey in total comfort.Flexible Coverage : Transfers from/to hotels in downtown Panama City,Fast and direct customer support: Always available to help you before, during and after service.

43 minutes
easy
From$45
7Fort San Lorenzo Colon Tour

Fort San Lorenzo Colon Tour

8 hours
easy
From$250
4.948Street Food Tour

Street Food Tour

We welcome you to discover the real flavors, colors, and rhythm of Panama City on our street-food tasting adventure that goes far beyond restaurants.This is not a sit-down meal—it’s a walking experience through the city’s most authentic neighborhoods, where you’ll taste, learn, and connect with the people behind Panama’s local cuisine.Start at the Seafood Market with three types of ceviche, then explore San Felipe Neri Market to sample Afro-Caribbean dishes, tropical juices, Geisha coffee, and hot sauces. Continue along Avenida Central for tamales and a visit to a local bakery. In El Chorrillo, enjoy coconut fish, BBQ chicken, smoked chorizo, and escabeche fish, served in tasting portions. Optional rum cocktail or juice included. This is a tasting tour, not a full meal.Please note: This is a tasting tour, not a full meal at each stop. The experience focuses on authentic local life, culture, and connection rather than fine dining.

3 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$80
4.396-day Nature Tour in Panama

6-day Nature Tour in Panama

6 days
easy
From$1678
4.922Caribbean Agua Clara Locks and San Lorenzo Jungle Land Adventure

Caribbean Agua Clara Locks and San Lorenzo Jungle Land Adventure

This one-day tour immerses you in the wonders of Panama's Caribbean Coast, offering a perfect blend of history, nature, and engineering marvels. Begin your adventure by crossing the Panama Canal's iconic locks on the Caribbean side, marveling at the Neo-Panamax vessels that navigate these waterways.Explore the San Lorenzo National Park, where a scenic drive through the lush jungle may reveal native wildlife, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. At Fort San Lorenzo, walk among centuries-old ruins that tell tales of conquistadors and pirate raids, all set against breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and the Chagres River.A stop at Shelter Bay Marina adds a touch of modern maritime charm, making this journey through time and nature truly unforgettable. With such diversity in experiences, this tour offers a unique window into Panama's rich past and vibrant present.

8 hours
easy
From$389
4.311Pacific / Atlantic Beach Tour Package in Panama 4 days / 3 Nights

Pacific / Atlantic Beach Tour Package in Panama 4 days / 3 Nights

Panama, a unique destination where you can sunrise in the Pacific and watch the Atlantic sunset, two totally different oceans, a unique place in the world where you can enjoy its beaches, appreciate its culture, enjoy a cheerful atmosphere, walk around its ancient city and enjoy its landscapes.

5 days
easy
From$732
24 Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Panama City

Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Panama City

Professional photo shoot in unique Panama City locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see undiscovered locations and get the best photo story from your Panama City visit. We can tailor each photo shoot to meet your requirements; we can travel to your location or we can suggest a location for the photo shoot.Our Photoshoots are ideal for any Tourists - Solo Traveller- Couples- Groups - Hen/Bachelorette & Stag/Bachelor Parties- Families - Secret proposal/Engagement - Honeymoon - Experienced Influencers and Models- New Influencers and ModelsWhat's Included:A Private online viewing gallery - 1 hour = 20 Final photos*- 2 hours =30 Final photos*- 3 hours =40 Final photos*- 4 hours =50 Final photos** same set of images - A unique location professional shoot experience- DELIVERY - Up to 14 days after photoshoot. What's Excluded: - Transportation - Entry fees

4 hours
easy
From$404
555Embera Experience at the Chagres National Park

Embera Experience at the Chagres National Park

The Emberá ethnic group, renowned for preserving their traditional attire, offers a distinctive cultural immersion. Their minimal clothing provides a window into a unique heritage, and a journey in Panama reveals an unexplored side, promising a captivating experience that dispels worries. Connecting with the Emberá culture unveils people distinguished by unmatched nobility, kindness, and purity.Rafael Tello, the tour guide and founder, hails this as his favorite tour. Boarding the boats brings a pause to time, with nature's embrace and the people's astonishment creating an unparalleled tranquility. This expedition challenges participants to leave their comfort zones and uncover the HIDDEN PANAMA. It guarantees a pleasantly surprising adventure, encouraging individuals to embrace the unknown and savor the extraordinary blend of culture, nature, and tranquility in this unique corner of the world.

8 hours
moderate
From$193
40CARIBBEAN BEACH DAY ON ISLA GRANDE. Snorkeling, Lunch & Fun!

CARIBBEAN BEACH DAY ON ISLA GRANDE. Snorkeling, Lunch & Fun!

*Important Note:Our total capacity is 50 people. We split into smaller groups of 8-12 people for each group.This is not a simple Beach Day Tour.This is a day in which you will ENJOY 2 OCEANS IN THE SAME DAY.Enjoy a beautiful sunrise in the Pacific, and 90 minutes later, immerse yourself into the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean beaches of Panama... And VOILA!!! you will return to Panama City while it is still daytime... seeing is believing!!!.You can only experience this in PANAMA!This is a day full of pirate legends, culture with a strong African influence, impressive landscapes of the Panamanian Coast, crystal waters, unparalleled gastronomy and much more!

8 hours
easy
From$127
5Panama Layover tour with Panama Canal and City Tour

Panama Layover tour with Panama Canal and City Tour

Are you in Panama in transit and want to take advantage?  Well we have the solution for you, we will pick you up at the airport and we will take to a fantastic connecting  tour to check the must-see sights in the capital city of Panama

7 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$169
2City Tour of Panama City, Panama including the Panama Canal

City Tour of Panama City, Panama including the Panama Canal

Enjoy a fantastic full-day of sightseeing in Panama City, Panama. During a 6 hour tour, we will show the highlights of this wonderful city including the colonial history of the old quarters, the Panama Canal, shopping at the indigenous market, and a nice drive to the Amador Causeway for amazing views of the city.

6 hours
easy
From$135
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