The two faces of Panama - LOCALINPTY

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Journey through the contrasting worlds of Panama with Victor Perez. Explore El Chorrillo, witness its transformation, and uncover the real stories behind the city's façade.

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

Experience Details

If you want to see a side of Panama City that’s not normally visited by tourists and be immersed with locals, you must spend a day with Victor Perez, the founder of LOCAL IN PTY.


He’s taking visitors to the neighborhood of El Chorrillo, just a few blocks from the trendy Casco Viejo historic district, but contrasting in every way. People normally perceive El Chorrillo as being run down with social problems, crimes, violence, and former gangs.


You’ll find beautifully renovated colonial buildings, stylish restaurants, fancy bars, and boutique hotels. Nowadays, it is a safe area to walk around and very popular for tourists and locals.


Learn how the rapid gentrification of Casco Viejo has left the surrounding areas and its people to be forgotten. When the government and private investors started seeing the potential of this area, they started removing the poor people from this area to El Chorrillo.


When YOU support local businesses, YOU Ssupport a DREAM!


The Man With The Panama Plan.

Sample Menu

MAIN
Sancocho y arroz
Sopa de pollo o carne con arroz.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Lunch
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

Get off the beaten path with Victor and see where boxer Roberto Duran trained, learn about how the U.S. invasion of Panama affected this neighborhood! Meet the locals in their home and play dominoes with them. Dance salsa and eat with them. Try local drinks. See locals playing soccer.

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details
Meeting Point: Plaza Herrera in Casco Viejo in front of the American Trade Hotel, near the horse statue.
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Plaza Herrera, Avenida A, Panamá Provincia de Panamá, Panama, PA

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Meeting Point: Plaza Herrera in Casco Viejo in front of the American Trade Hotel, near the horse statue.
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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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“El Chorrillo” Yasuri Yamilee, Roberto Durán and Casco Viejo
February 24, 2024
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Victor and his team are excellent and professional people. Our tour was through “El Chorrillo” and Casco Viejo, our guide Jenny was empathetic and super nice, she showed us the most relevant points...read more

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A Good Look at Panama City
February 17, 2024
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The Cafe Coca Cola was fun. It has an interesting back story. Our guide, Jenny, knows her city well and clearly loves sharing it with visitors.

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Do Not Book This Tour. It’s a scam!
February 01, 2024
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DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR! I was scammed! Tour operator did not show up and sent us an email stating we were not at the designated pick up place. After reading the glowing reviews, my husband booked t...read more

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Beauty culture the real Panama and much much more
October 23, 2023
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Discover the real Panama with Victor you get further more than what you expect.culture and beauty in San Blas Guna Yala as its best!

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A guide with passion! Wonderful experience!
October 19, 2023
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This is more of an experience than a “tour”. Victor is a wonderful host with an obvious passion for his country, people and culture. He is very invested in his community. We went off the beaten pa...read more

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