Black History: Shadows & Lights- Afro Panama heritage experience

5.0

based on 109 reviews

| Panama City, Panama

Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

3 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Bottled water
Afro panamanian guide
Afro panamanian snack
(Only included in Full Cutural Experience option)

Pick up and drop off from hotel
Gratuities

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not suitable for travelers with walking difficulties

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 —...

Duration from 3 Hours to 4 Hours
Group Tour
Max 15 people in the group

1
Plaza Herrera
At our meeting point, we'll explore Panama's colonial history, understanding its roots and foundations.
- Duration 40 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Panama City
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.
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Avenida Central

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

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Afro-Antillian Museum (Museo Afro Antillano de Panama )

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.