Cultural Tours in Panama City

Discover the charms of Colón, an historic city on the Caribbean Sea, during this full-day trip from Panama City. Board the Panama Canal Railway to cross the Isthmus of Panama, flanking the canal and traveling through the tropical forest. Visit the Gatun Locks, the entrance to the Panama Canal on the Atlantic side, and learn about the canal's operation through your guide's commentary. Stop for lunch (own expense), then continue to the ruins of Portobelo-San Lorenzo, built in the 17th- and 18th-century by the Spanish empire and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Panama City are included.

Immerse yourself in the culture of the Emberá, one of Panama's indigenous groups, during this 8-hour tour from Panamá City. Journey to a local waterfall aboard a piragua, a traditional canoe, on Alajuela Lake. Once you reach the village, interact with tribe members and learn what their daily life is like in the rainforest. Eat lunch and see some traditional dances, take a trail walk through the forest and purchase some handicrafts as souvenirs. Round-trip transportation from Panamá City hotels is included. 

Get an overview of Panama City's museums with this cultural tour. Through visits to 3 museums, including the Interoceanic Canal Museum, the Museum of History and the Museum of Biodiversity, get a comprehensive picture of the country's culture, ecology and traditions. Learn about the flora and fauna of the country, the role of the famous canal and many aspects of the country's history from your local guide. Round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels is included.

The Panama Canal Museum is a public museum located in Panama City, Panama. Established in 1997, the museum is devoted to the history of the construction of the Panama Canal in its various stages, including the first French construction attempt, the later construction by the United States, and the eventual transfer to Panamanian control. The current building dates from 1874 and served originally as the headquarters of both the French and U.S. companies engaged in the construction of the canal. It is located in the city's old quarter.

Experience Panama's indigenous culture firsthand on a full-day trip from Panama City to an Embera village by the Chagres River. Travel upriver by dugout canoe, hike in the jungle, then visit the village to see traditional dances, body paint, and handicrafts. This guided tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Panama City, lunch, and all activities.