Tasting Tour of Tropical and Exotic Fruits in Panama’s Markets

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Tasting Tour of Tropical and Exotic Fruits in Panama’s Markets

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 US$36.42  per guest
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Earliest available date: July 14, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Spanish
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Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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Discover Panama's tropical fruits guided by an expert. Taste exotic varieties like quenepa and sapodilla, explore vibrant markets, and learn stories behind each flavor. Join in the adventure!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Forget the fruits you know. In Panama, the markets hide flavors so rare that even seasoned travelers have never seen them.


Guided by a local host, you’ll walk through colorful stalls where each tasting comes with a story, learning why certain fruits are used for energy, others for comfort, and how local communities have relied on them for centuries.


What begins as a tasting quickly becomes a window into Panama’s biodiversity and cultural roots.


This experience feels less like a tour and more like discovering the country through the people who live it. Every stop brings a new surprise, and every fruit becomes a memory you’ll want to share.


Groups are intentionally small and many fruits depend on the season, meaning no two tours are ever the same.


And by the end, you’ll carry with you the genuine memory of having lived Panama the way locals do - walking their markets, tasting what they eat, and connecting with traditions most visitors never get to see.

Sample Menu

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Cashew Apple
Juicy, fleshy, with a salty twist - unlike any fruit you've tasted.
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Dragon Fruit (Pitahaya)
Lush, creamy pulp speckled with crunchy seeds - vibrant, juicy, and almost too pretty to eat.
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Caimito (Star Apple)
Silky, jelly-like texture with earthy vanilla notes. Melts in your mouth like nature’s dessert.
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Soursop (Guanábana)
Tart like lime, smooth like condensed milk. A tropical explosion of flavor and texture.
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Papaya
Smooth, rich, and naturally sweet - like breakfast in paradise.
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Passion Fruit (Maracuyá)
A juicy punch of tang and perfume. Crackling seeds, bold aroma, it’s wild, and it knows it.
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Guava
Aromatic and creamy, with a rich tropical sweetness that lingers on your lips. Bold, floral, and irresistibly smooth.
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Rambutan
Firm, juicy, and exotic - think: dragon-dressed grape with attitude.
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Starfruit (Carambola)
Glossy, crunchy, lightly citrusy. A fresh, zesty kiss in every bite.
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Naranjilla
Electric and floral - somewhere between pineapple, orange, and a hint of green tea. Like a fruit cocktail with personality.

What You Get

Snacks
all the fruits you will eat are included
Any other fruit, food or drink you would like to buy for your own.
Feel free to wander the market and pick up extra treats on your own—there’s plenty more to discover.

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

You’ll meet your local host and walk together through Panama’s vibrant markets, stopping at stalls that sell fruits rarely found outside Central America. You’ll discover seasonal varieties, understand where they grow, and hear the stories behind their local importance. By the end, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of Panama’s biodiversity, new knowledge about fruits you’ve likely never encountered, and the kind of cultural insight you can share long after the trip is over.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

2C7M+2F, Panama Panamá Province, Panama, PA

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Please note that the exact meeting point address will be provided by our booking manager shortly after your reservation is confirmed, as our starting location may vary since we have two possible locations. Our warm, knowledgeable guide will be there to greet you.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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5.0
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based on 16 reviews
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Exotic Fruit Tour
May 15, 2026

Hands down one of the best tours we did while visiting Panamá. Tanya was absolutely AMAZING. So knowledgeable and personable, she taught us so much on this tour and made sure we tasted the best of ...read more

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fruit tour
April 10, 2026

The fruit tasting was great! Loved the tour of the market also. Would recommend.

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Informative; enthusiastic; tasty!
March 18, 2026

Highly recommended! Chef Tanya provided us with a very interesting tour with enthusiasm. She also went well out of her way to provide personal attention, to take care of a mismatch between Tripadvi...read more

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THE FRUITY SIDE OF PANAMA
March 04, 2026

Tonya was excellent! First, we toured the market to identify various exotic fruit. Then, we gathered to taste and share our thoughts. It was an enlightening experience. Tonya was very friendly and ...read more

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Exotic Fruit Tasting
March 04, 2026

Tanya was amazing. She took her time to explain the difference fruits, how to prepare and eat. I appreciate that many of the fruits were available for tasting. I definitely recommend taking the tou...read more

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