Tracks Of Freedom Panama: Historical Tour Exploring Panamanian Freedom Struggles
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Embark on a historical tour of Panama's freedom struggles, exploring the betrayals, fugitives, and commanders that shaped the country. Discover the evolution of architecture and immerse yourself in the culture and food of Old Town, Santa Ana, and Chorrillo. Join us for a journey through Panama's dark and intriguing history!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Capilla San Jose - We will pass by this church because of its relation with the destruction of the old Panama City.

If the church is open and you’re open to get in, we can do it. Entrance is free.

  • Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus - We’ll pass in front of this church which has a very old naked facade and is still standing after hundreds of years.
  • El Arco Chato - We’ll stop on this ancient structure to explain it’s role on the Panama Canal construction and explain how it lasted until this day.
  • Museum of Religious Art - Well pass by this museum as is next to the Arco chato.

Entrance is free but we will see it only from outside.

  • Centro Cultural de España | Casa del Soldado - We are going to see the back side of the Spanish Cultural center in casco viejo to speak about the congo culture and out African roots and history.

  • Plaza de Francia - Here, we’re going to explain the connection between the french canal, the separation of Panama from Colombia and the US canal.
  • Plaza Mayor - In this plaza we will explore 3 historical events that changed the Panamanian history forever.

The connection between the Spanish independence, the Colombia separation and the transfer of the french Canal to the US government.

  • Central Hotel Panamá Casco Viejo - We’ll see what was the importance of this hotel that changed Panamanian history.
  • Museo del Canal - We’ll check the historical importance of this building that is linked to the Panama Canal construction
  • Plaza Tomas Herrera - Here we will complete the explanation of the Panamanian independence of Colombia and also explain a bit of what is gentrification causing in Panama city.
  • Gran Logia de Panama - We’ll check the origin of the fraternity in the isthmus.
  • Soccer Field Panama - Inside the heart of the Panamanian Culture.

The importance of el chorrillo during the Spanish era.

  • Plaza Santa Ana - The boiling room of a nation. Santa Ana plaza explained and it’s role during the new Panama Republic.

  • Iglesia Santa Ana Panama - The Santa Ana church and the Santa Ana Plaza explained.

  • Cafe Coca Cola - The Coca Cola coffee. Neutral spot in the isthmus.

  • Salsipuedes - La pollera, one of the best buildings of Santa Ana.

  • Banco General | Avenida Central - The Kodak building at central Avenue.

  • Instituto Nacional - The National Institute of Panama and their role during in 1964

  • 4 de Julio - The Panama Canal Zone entrance on the Pacific side

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Bicycle use
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Long Range Radio and Left Earbud
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Tracks of Freedom takes you on a historical journey through three pivotal eras where Panamanians battled for their autonomy. The narrative highlights elements such as betrayals, fugitives, military leaders and more that have shaped Panama as a nation.

The tour also showcases the progression of architectural styles, particular in the regions of Old Town, Santa Ana and Chorrillo.

Our journey unfolds across three distinct localities, beginning with a once secluded Spanish fort, followed by two adjoining neighborhoods.

This is the ideal tour for enthusiasts of history, architecture, culture and food. Join us and immerse yourself in the story!

Note: You’ll also hear some unforeseen historical tidbits that may have you questioning if Panamanian history was penned by Quentin Tarantino as part of a dark comedy script. Be prepared to discover the beautiful, the brutal and bizarre parts of our past.

As we inhabit a new world, it’s important to look back and understand that things were different before; history can’t be altered, but we can definitely learn from it.

  • The time of the tour already includes the transportation (Bike transportation)
  • No recomendado para personas que no saben manejar bicicletas
  • No recomendado para discapacitados
  • No recomendado para personas bajo efectos de bebidas alcoholicas
  • No recomendado para menores de 18 años
Location
Cafe Coca Cola
Avenida Central España
Look for "Cafe Coca Cola" on Uber and it will leave you right in front of the Coca Cola Coffee. We will walk from Coca Cola until where the bikes are and we will start from Casa Santana.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Maria_m
Feb 15, 2024
BEST EXPERIENCE IN PANAMA BY FAR!! - I absolutely loved this tour!! So much rich history told on a interesting way, to get to hear it from a local, learning their perspective it's amazing! They were super knowledgeable, kind and fun people! The tour it self is well structured and he showed me places I would have never find on my own! And one thing that blew me away was the long range radios he had, he would be providing espectacular information while we were riding instead of stoping every two seconds so I wouldn't miss out on anything!! I cannot stress enough how great the whole experience was! How I was moved by his stories, I think everyone needs to do this tour at least once!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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