Enjoy an evening at an authentic Panama City folkloric show, which features local dancers and acoustic music. Marvel at the intricately decorated "polleras," long skirts worn by the women as they dance the night away. This folkloric show and dinner provides you with an enriched cultural experience and a fun night out!
Panama has always been a melting pot for several cultures, which blessed the country with wonderful music traditions. Originally, native Indian groups created their acoustic instruments using parts of plants and shells of different animals. Later, the Spanish conquerors brought their influence from the Old World. The Afro-Caribbeans also contributed to Panama's diversity when they arrived for the Panama Canal's construction. These and other small groups gave birth to, what is today, one of the most attractive and folkloric heritages of Latin America.
This allegoric dinner and show will entertain you with traditional acoustic music played by local musicians. Dancers (including women wearing the unique "pollera") exhibit handmade cotton dresses complemented by precious body and head jewelry. The men´s typical attire is relatively simple; however, their hats are finely handmade by excellent artisans who spend weeks creating only one piece, and their cotton shirts boast gold or pearl buttons.
Sit back, relax and enjoy a breathtaking journey into Panamanian history accompanied by excellent local cuisine.
They picked us up, right on time at the Ritz, which we'd asked if they would come there rather than one of their listed hotels. The driver didn't speak english but had all he needed to say recorded, however we spoke Spanish. LOL. He got us there safely and our table for 4 was very nice. The food was good. Definitely not fine dining as it's a large seating area with lots of big groups. I paid extra to enjoy sangria with my meal and it was very good. The show was excellent and entertaining. We were stopped by police on the way home because the driver went down a one way, wrong and after a chat supposedly requesting a bribe we were back on our way. It was very close to the restaurant, Tinajas, so we probably could have taken Uber and reserved on our own but this tour booking made it very painless and easy for a first night in Panama City, Panama .
Review by: Natalia S, August 2016
Good taxi collection and drop, half empty venue lacking atmosphere, okay meal and 1 hour dance show.
Review by: Sunanda S W, July 2016
IT is OK.nothing great.
Review by: Sharon K, February 2016
Wonderful group of dancers...happy entertainment. Nice variety of food, generous portions and good food. Nice beginning to our Panama city visit._br/_ Grammy Sharon
Review by: Juan R, July 2015
Tour was excellent
Review by: Ellen M, April 2015
Absolutely a must if you are in Panama City. The dancing was wonderful! The costumes gorgeous!. We all loved it!
Review by: America M, September 2014
Overall it was a good tour, the guide picked us up not much conversation about the event and he told us he would pick us up in 3 hours
Review by: LINDA G, February 2014
would give it Zero stars; _br/_
Food was poor to inedible; delivered wrong meal and then meat was dry_br/_
Table Service was bad. _br/_
Waitstaff - continually blocked view; should have several pauses in show - _br/_
and at that time wait staff could deliver/clear items- without blocking stage view_br/_
Show was only mildly entertaining, repetitive and too long
Review by: Bernardo, July 2013
The restaurant was ok. The highlight was the show.
Review by: LUIS M, June 2013
We loved the food and the show was great!!! We definitely recommend this tour!!!
Review by: SHARMILA DOLLY S, September 2012
WILL DO AGAIN
Review by: Jonathan E, August 2012
Pick up was thirty minutes late but everything else was great. The show was real fun food plentiful and tasty, lots of choices
Review by: Santos P, April 2012
Had problems with reservations. Was in my traveling partners name (David Roy) instead of mine, Santos Pajntoja. Made it OK after some trouble. Almost missed the show and dinner.
Review by: Garry H, January 2012
We had a bit of a problem with the hotel pick-up. First, when we called from the USA to confirm, we were given one time. We called again from Panama and were given another time. Second, the driver did not speak English. Though he had our names on his sheet, he didn't seem to recognize the Viator cofirmation sheets.. Fortunately, the representative at the hotel helped resolve the problem. The dinner was very nice and the server, very friendly and helpful. We were seated in the back center of the room. The show was entertaining and lived up to the description. It would have been nice to have had more singing in the show.
Review by: Judy H, January 2012
We had a bit of a problem with the hotel pick-up. First, when we called from the USA to confirm, we were given one time. We called again from Panama and were given another time. Second, the driver did not speak English. Though he had our names on his sheet, he didn't seem to recognize the Viator cofirmation sheets.. Fortunately, the representative at the hotel helped resolve the problem. The dinner was very nice and the server, very friendly and helpful. We were seated in the back center of the room. The show was entertaining and lived up to the description. It would have been nice to have had more singing in the show.
Review by: Theresa L, July 2010
Show was worth seeing and I enjoyed the typical Panamain dinner.
Review by: Theresa L, May 2008
Show was worth seeing and I enjoyed the typical Panamain dinner.
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