Culture runs deep in Panama. With historic ruins, lively markets and seven indigenous groups, travelers won’t have any trouble experiencing Panama’s strong cultural dimensions. These tours bring visitors into close contact with the heart of Panamanian culture—they include visits to coffee plantations, historic forts, museums, performing arts centers, and indigenous villages. They are a great way to get a feel for where Panama has been and where it’s going.
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Historical Tour of Portobelo
Head over to Panama’s Caribbean coast for a day spent exploring colonial fortresses.
You’ll get a good look at some of the best attractions in Panama City during this tour, including Casco Viejo (also known as Casco Antiguo), the financial district (think skyscrapers), and the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal.
This full-day tour brings visitors to some of the most interesting places around Panama City. You’ll visit Casco Viejo, the Miraflores Locks, the Causeway, and the Biodiversity Museum.
If you’re really interested in spending time with indigenous Panamanians, this tour may be for you. It allows you to spend a day and night in an authentic Emberá village.
Snorkeling enthusiasts, listen up! This tour involves snorkeling in the Caribbean near Portobelo. Peering down into the water, you'll see colorful coral and a variety of reef fish.
During this full-day tour, you’ll explore the highlands of Panama’s Herrera province. Along the way, you’ll visit family farms and hike in the El Montuoso Forest Reserve.
Do you want to try scuba diving but are unsure about plunging into a full certification course? If so, this is the course for you. Discover Scuba, operated by the Panama Dive Center in Santa Catalina, lets you scuba dive without a certification. It’s a great way to learn to use scuba equipment, try diving, and get a quick introduction to the ocean.
This all-day tour takes you to the island of Cayo Zapatilla, which protects some of the wildest parts of Panama’s ecosystem. It is located inside the boundary of the Bastimentos National Marine Park.
On this tour you'll head out into the Pacific Ocean and go either rock or deep-sea fishing. You'll enjoy lovely views and will haul in some seriously impressive fish.
Go to the highest point of Panama on this exhilarating Jeep 4x4 tour of Barú Volcano. On a clear day, this chilly volcano peak offers incredible views of both the Caribbean and Pacific. Bundle up and get ready for the off-roading experience of a lifetime.
These Pacific Queen tours of the Panama Canal offer travelers an up-close look at the Panama Canal—its locks, cruise ships, islands, and wildlife. Both partial and full transits are available.
This tour, which combines an aerial tram ride with a visit to wildlife exhibits, provides travelers with a wonderful look at the flora and fauna of Panama.
Have you ever wondered where you coffee comes from? Or maybe how it’s grown? If so, this is the tour for you. During this tour, you’ll explore the Río Crystal Coffee Farm and learn about the entire coffee process, from bean to cup.
Follow a knowledgeable, friendly guide to see the Chiriquí River, a rushing river that is the lifeblood of Boquete. This tour includes swimming and exploring the terrain with sturdy equipment.
Get ready to dive near two islands off the Pacific coast of Panama during this tour. You'll leave from Panama City and dive near Taboga Island and Taboguilla Island.
This tour provides travelers with the opportunity to dive off the Atlantic coast of Panama near the town of Portobelo. You'll take two dives, one of which is near the wreck of an airplane.