Exotic Fruits of Panama Tasting Experience

About This Experience

Panama is one of the most biodiverse countries on earth — sitting at the junction of two continents, washed by two oceans, and home to microclimates that produce an extraordinary variety of tropical fruit. Most of it never makes it onto a restaurant menu or into a supermarket abroad. The only way to taste it is to go to the source.

On this experience, a local fruit expert will guide you through 10–14 exotic fruits sourced directly from Panamanian growers — varieties that most visitors and many locals have never encountered. You'll taste nance, mamoncillo, maracuyá, guanábana, zapote, cas, and more, learning where each grows, how it's used in Panamanian cooking, and the cultural traditions surrounding it.

This is a sensory experience designed to expand your palate and your understanding of Panama's extraordinary natural abundance. It takes place at a shaded courtyard in Casco Viejo and includes storytelling, preparation demonstrations, and a take-home guide to Panamanian tropical fruit.

What's Included

• 10–14 exotic tropical fruit tastings from Panamanian growers
• Expert local guide with deep knowledge of Panama's biodiversity
• Cultural and culinary context for each fruit
• Preparation demonstrations — juices, salads, traditional uses
• Take-home guide to Panamanian exotic fruits
• Small group (max 12 guests)