Think of your guide as a local friend who wants to share with you a special coffee tasting and a traditional tea ceremony in the vibrant and multicultural heart of the city, El Cangrejo. You will learn about Panama's world renowned coffee and sample three distinct varieties of locally sourced coffee beans, an espresso and a cold brew paired with a classic Panamanian corn fritter snack. We will then explore the winding streets of El Cangrejo and experience the neighborhood's rich culture & hidden gems, soaking up the lively atmosphere that defines this bohemian enclave. We'll finish with a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, where you'll try two exquisite teas and three unique snacks. These pairings will awaken your taste buds and provide a glimpse into the diverse flavors of Panamá by shining a light on the historical influence of the Asian diaspora on our culture. Your guide is a local who will be capturing your experience with a professional camera so you can immerse fully.
We will start with a walking tour of the El Cangrejo area where we will talk about the neighborhood and how it has evolved over time. Your guide will share some personal anecdotes about the area. We will also make several stops at certain landmarks and distinctive shops where you may discover all kinds of handmade goodies. From artisanal ice creams to quirky and unique locally made trinkets, this depends on the time you booked for your tour. The 10 am schedule does not allow for as many stops at shops because they're open later on in the day. Your guide will give you fun facts about the neighborhood and the city as a whole, you can feel free to ask them any and all questions you might have! After the walk we will sample a variety of coffees at a local specialty coffee shop and learn all about Panama's award winning coffee.
We will finalize the experience with a traditional Chinese tea ceremony where you will try 2 different teas and 3 different snacks. Your guide will be photographing you throughout the experience. Additional info: 3 pm schedule is recommended as most neighborhood businesses open up later in the day.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Coffee & Tea Experience + Photoshoot in Bohemian El Cangrejo lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $80 per person for this Panama City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We are meeting at a coffee shop called Siete Granos, your guide is a tall woman of Indian ethnicity and often sports purple hair. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 20 verified reviews; it is run by Adventures with Ashika.
This tour is a really great way to see parts of the city that you might not have seen on your own! The coffee tasting was really interesting and the tea ceremony was truly unique. The addition of our photos being taken was great too!
We came on vacation to Panama City and initially were overwhelmed by the expansive city and what to do. We wanted a truly local experience and this satisfied that and more! Ashika immediately made us feel at home in a foreign community, shared her unique experience growing up in Panama, and gave us recommendations beyond just coffee and tea! That's not even mentioning the actual substance of this tour, which was a phenomenal experience delving deep into the rich history of coffee in this country with an expert and tasting some truly amazing cups. Next we experienced the tea which was an experience I had not had before, from a Chinese tea shop in the El Cangrejo neighborhood. This was incredible and celebrates the strong Chinese presence here too. Great day and would give more stars for Ashika if possible!
We LOVED our coffee and tea tour with Ashika!! It really was like being shown around the neighborhood by a friend. We started off at a local coffee shop where the owner gave us a few coffees to try and explained their history. The coffees were all delicious and it was so nice to see a local, cool place. Then Ashika took us around the neighborhood. She grew up there and told us a lot about how the neighborhood has evolved. We loved seeing all the cute local places that we would’ve missed on a bigger tour. She’s very friendly and fun and easy to talk to. Next we went to the tea house where we had a traditional Chinese tea ceremony. The guide there was great and the tea house had so many cool things around. We really loved our entire tour with Ashika! 100% would recommend.
Very informative tour and Ashika is great. We enjoyed both the coffee and the tea tours. Gives a good feel for the city. We would recommend.
Ashika is a great guide and translator.. we loved hearing her experiences and learning about El Congrejo. The Tea Ceremony was the highlight of this tour. It’s a beautiful place and we learned so much. Highly recommend!
It was an amazing experience. I highly recommend it, especially tea tasting part was something very unique and you learn a lot.
This was one of the best tours I’ve taken in years. I can only think of one that is comparable which was a vineyard tour in Portugal where they made us feel like family. As for this tour, the coffee and the tea are wonderful which I will get to but the real treat is Ashika. She was immediately warm and welcoming and I enjoyed her so very much as my tour guide. I have never learned so much about a country from a guide. I have so many fun facts to bring home to my friends about Panama. She understands the many facets of this country and the parts that a tourist might be interested to know. Walking with her, you feel as though you might be able to move there with her valuable wisdom to guide you. She is smart, she is funny, she is poignant and in my opinion, she was meant to do these tours. I wish every tour guide could be like her. As for the coffee, the flavors were so smooth and different from what I am used to in the US and the tea was unique and gave me a better idea of Chinese culture in Panama, which apparently accounts for way much more of the country’s demographic than you might imagine. I recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in Geisha coffee with a side of real Panamanian culture and agriculture. Ashika, thank you for the experience. I truly loved it.
I had a great time on this experience , Ashika was very friendly and a pleasure to be around. The coffee roaster was extremely knowledgeable and I felt like I was stepping into a someone secret coffee testing lab! You could tell he was passionate about coffee and the same goes for the tea room. I learned a lot more about tea than I was expecting to learn . In between the coffee roaster and the tea room Ashika took us to some local Panamanian shops where there were products made by local artists and delicious ice cream. I would highly recommend this tour.
It was so amazing!! I learned so much about a part of Panamá that I didn't know existed. The coffee taste was awesome!! I know what kind of coffee i prefer and will buy coffee from this. My morning coffee and tea are forever changed!!!
Amazing! Learned so much about Coffee and Tea. It is amazing in its own right. Our guide was phenomenal. She’s quirky, fun, hilarious, and has a great sense of humor. She’s the best and knows her stuff, she’s amicable and will answer all your questions. Book her! You will not regret it!
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