Guided Colonian Heritage Walking Tour in Panama
This is a fun and enriching walk through the history of three cities in one; its narrow streets,Churches and squares. You will learn about the history of Panama's second Jewel and how the city was moved after the pirate attack. Get an explanation about the three cities and their importance.
You will Learn in a fun and different way with a certified tour guide that instead of showing you only the tourist places, will try to show and give you an idea of the day by day of our people.
I will show you a part of apanama that others avoid; a part that is full of the true colors of Panama.
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Colonian Heritage (Our Beginning)
Duration: 2 hours
What's included in Guided Colonian Heritage Walking Tour in Panama
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The meeting point will be in the PLAZA V CENTENARIO. This is an important point where many parts of colonial history come together. This was the boundary between the area of the slaves and mestizos and the area of the Spanic elite. For centuries it was also the area of unofficial trade, including the opium during the Californian gold rush; was the beginning of the economy outside the wall. This place is connected with the Chinatown, the group who arrived for the construction of the first railway that linked the Pacific with the Atlantic;You will learn about chinese odyssey in Panama. This spot was scene of conflicts, adventures, separations, legends and also witness of how a country became the bridge of the world and the heart of the universe. Is an area full of stories, important to understand our history and culture; it will make you understand everything better, beyond a tourist point of view.
We will cross the famous street of SALSIPUEDES. This is a historic and famous street from the colonial era that was the commercial emporium outside the walled city. almost prohibited for the elite, but necessary for the expansion of the economy and for the survival of the poor classes (slaves, indigenous, mestizos). Here you can see how the expansion outside the walls begins, we will see the vestiges of a beautiful architecture that little by little reappears.
We will walk through the Santa Ana area and the famous PEDESTRIAN WALK; the first great commercial center of Panama and possibly Central America. This is a mandatory area for those who want to see and feel the real Panama. With buildings from the beginning of the century that show us styles like: Greek, Moorish, and Ardeco styles among others; with hundreds of stores and vendors that will make you understand why we are a meltin pot.
Inclusions
- Greate, friendly and relax atmosphere
- Professional Certified Bilingual Guide specialized in History, Geography, Ecology, Ethnics & Culture
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point will be at the V Centenario Park or Plaza wich is just in front LA MAYOR night club (two story building). This is outside CASCO VIEJO. You can also look for the red metal arch with Bougainvilleas ( red and pink flowers) that is in the Park or plaza / square.
