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Black History: Shadows & Lights- Afro Panama heritage experience

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: We will gather next to the statue in the middle of Plaza Herrera. I'll have sign with the name of the tour..

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Overview

Step back more than 500 years and explore the rich — and often overlooked — history of African ancestry in Panama. This walking journey unfolds through two defining chapters: the colonial era, marked by the harsh realities of slavery and powerful acts of resistance, and the West Indian migrations — a period of labor, resilience, and cultural legacy that helped shape Panama’s identity.

• Our walk begins in Casco Antiguo, moving beyond the former walls that once divided the elite from the working-class community of Santa Ana.
• We continue along Central Avenue, a vibrant area filled with stories and local life.
• Then we visit the Afro-Antillean Museum to explore the lives and contributions of West Indian migrants who helped build the nation.

Optional: Lunch at San Felipe Neri Market for local comfort food and a refreshing natural juice. Book the Walking Experience + Lunch option.

This experience invites you to discover the shadows and lights that shape Afro-Panamanian heritage.

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What's Included

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Bottled water
Afro panamanian guide
Afro panamanian snack

Itinerary

Stop 1

At our meeting point, we'll explore Panama's colonial history, understanding its roots and foundations.

Stop 2

Here we’ll enjoy a traditional Afro-Panamanian snack while closing the chapter on the Afro-colonial period and beginning the transition toward the West Indian influence.

Stop 3

We'll immerse ourselves in a walk along Central Avenue, appreciating the local Panamanian vibe and their daily lives,

Stop 4

This former small chapel, now transformed into a museum, has so much history. It also features a beautiful outdoor mural that narrates the life and labor of West Indians in the Isthmus of Panama.

Stop 5

(Optional) This stop is included in the Walking Experience + Lunch package. We’ll cool off with a refreshing natural juice and sit down to a comforting, flavorful local lunch.