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Amaizing experience in my childhood neighborhood Panamá

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Run by a local guide · Gianessa

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Join us to discover the heart of downtown Panama! Explore the city's rich history as we take you through its most iconic spots. Uncover the stories that shaped Panama and experience its vibrant culture firsthand. Don’t miss this exciting tour!

Duration
3 h
Destination
Panama City
Meeting Point
Plaza Herrera
Provider
Gianessa

Description

This tour is about the history of Panama's downtown experience. The tour starts at Plaza Herrera, next to the American Trade Hotel (colloquially known as the "American Trade Hotel"). It began in 1910 as a reception spot for gangster groups from South America, such as the Cannabis Group and the City Good Killer. The Hardynton family owned this hotel, and it became a meeting place for gangsters in the 1920s.

We begin with the historical graffiti wall located behind Casa Casco Bar. Our next stop is the attractive green building. The Freemason Temple dates back to the 20th century. Then, we visited the Master Gomez Gym, the same location where the movie Hands of Stone was filmed. Afterward, we stopped at the Blue Hat Police Station in Chorrillo, Plaza Amador’s pool, and the soccer field.

Next, we visit Aurora’s Cantina Bar, which has been around for 110 years. Then, we stop at the Coca-Cola Coffee Shop, the only one in the world authorized to use Coca-Cola’s trade logo since 1874.

Finally, we end the tour at Santa Ana Plaza, the most important gathering place for national festivities, such as the Holy Week procession and the 2025 Carnival.

Includes

  • Cantina Aurora
  • Chorrillo
  • Plaza Santa Ana
  • Plaza amador
  • Plaza Herrera
  • Incluye un batido o trago de seco herrerano en la aurora

Meeting Point

Plaza Herrera

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Traveler reviews

1 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Good local tour

We did the tour on the last Sunday of the month when the big celebration goes on so it was very loud and hard to listen on the street but our guide did the best to show us everything and it was very thorough tour.

Toby Ferguson · February 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: the equivalent of $5 to $10 USD per person, in local currency

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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