Delve deeply into the culture of Panamá, get to know its people and support the organized communities that open their doors to offer you once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Meet artisans, people who defend the environment, and indigenous communities for experiences that are not only authentic, but which also have a positive impact.

Collecting Sea turtle eggs at conservation center in Isla Cañas, Los Santos province

1. Visit a Turtle Refuge

Meet a community that is committed to the environment. They are the guardians of a refuge where thousands of turtles come to lay their eggs every year. Visit these animals and witness an unforgettable season. Care for the turtles while they lay their eggs, and then help the newborns reach the sea on the coasts of Pedasi and Tonosi.

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Tourist enjoy typical food at Las Aventureras restaurant

2. Collect Shells with the Aventureras of Isla Leones

In the middle of the mangroves of the Pacific Coast of Veraguas, a group of women from the community invite you to a different and sustainable adventure. Walk through a mangrove swamp while you let loose and get covered in mud and help the community collect black shells. Accompany them to their kitchen to see how they prepare these shells and end the day with an “adventurous dish.”

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Sugar cane process with a trapiche at El Valle de Anton

3. Artisanal Sugar Cane Grinding

When you visit our farms in Los Santos, you will be able to experience the daily life of a farmer. They will show you their secrets to process the best ingredients and teach you how to use a mill to grind sugar cane and learn about all the flavors that come from it.

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A man learning the cacao process with Naso Tjër Di community

4. Craft Cacao

Cacao is considered the black gold of our mountains. Get to know the Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous community to learn about all the benefits and processes of planting, harvesting and preparing this fruit. You’ll also learn about their traditions and share a day of connection with their ancestors and nature.

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Kayak near the mangroves of Isla Cañas

5. Walk through the Mangrove Swamp

Discover all the biodiversity that “La Ruta del Manglar” hides, together with the community of Isla Cañas in Pedasi. After a successful reforestation and training campaign, the community is ready to offer boat tours and bridges that cross the mangrove swamp so that you can see the hundreds of species that live there.

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group of tourists in a cart pulled by cows in Hacienda San Isidro

Top 5 Agritourism Experiences in Panamá

Explore life in the countryside in Panamá with these 5 agritourism plans. Tour crops, try new flavors and learn how to get the best ingredients, all while taking care of the environment at the same time.    What about another adventure?