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Foodie Experiences - Panama & Nicaragua
- Vapues Travel
- Jan 12, 2023
- Foodie, flavor, inspiration, culture, food
Panama and Nicaragua may not be widely-known for their cuisine, but scratch below the surface and you'll find a world of unique flavours, wonderful local produce and recipes influenced by centuries of immigration and indigenous cooking techniques.
From city food tours navigating through busy markets and trying national delicacies, to hands-on cooking classes and workshops with local experts, we've curated some of the best foodie experiences on offer in Nicaragua and Panama so you can add a little extra flavour to your itinerary.
Here are a few of our favourites.
Culture & flavor at Casco
Get a taste of Panama's distinct food and culture as you stroll through Panama City's old town, Casco Antiguo.
Caribbean Food Experience
Get familiar with the culture and flavors in the Panamanian Caribbean.
Granada Local Cooking
Learn to prepare your very own Nicaraguan masterpieces with a local culinary expert, and visit one of Granada's vibrant markets to source your fresh ingredients.
Chocolate workshop
On this fun interactive workshop you'll learn everything about cacao and chocolate-making, and prepare handmade chocolate from Nicaraguan organic cacao beans.
American Trade Hotel
One of our favorite boutique luxury hotels in Panama City, the American Trade Hotel provides colonial elegance with plenty of modern comfort.
Emerald Coast Villa
This stunning property is located in Guacalito de la Isla, on the pristine shore of Manzanillo beach and with views towards the Pacific Ocean.
Talk to the Vapues team about adding a little local flavour to your tailored travel proposals.