Sep 8, 2024
Wow! Just wow! Book this tour! - If you are a foodie, BOOK THIS TOUR! Sorhay, our beloved guide, took time to learn our preferences, gave us some choices, and made spontaneous decisions when unexpected opportunities presented themselves. The list of foods we sampled at restaurants was long but included a flight of infused warm milk, avocado toast, filled churros to die for, sausage, beans and cheese, rice and beans with hot sauce so good it made the rice and beans dance on my plate, plantains, Panamanian potato salad, vegan ceviche (won’t spoil the surprise), oxtail, pork belly, a rum tasting, and artisan chocolates. We went to a top five restaurant, a cute spot for brunch, local neighborhood restaurants, and a restaurant in one of the poorer sections of town- it was delicious! Also loved the trip to the local farmers market - had fruits I’d never heard of! Best pineapple ever! Must close with a shoutout to Sorhay. Wow. Just wow. Smart, funny, knowledgeable about Panamá, excellent communication and people skills, and clearly loved by the many restaurant owners and vendors. She’s a treasure!
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Sep 3, 2024
Incredible experience 10/10 - I knew when I saw that this experience had almost 50 reviews and ALL 5 stars that it was going to be good, but Sorhay really made it such a special and personalized experience. I would give it 10 stars if I could. Booked for my parents and I, and we were able to go all over Panamá City for food and for sloths! Took us to spots that we never would have found on our own, and got us out of Casco Viejo. Sorhay is such a kind and hardworking person, you won’t regret booking this food tour.
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Sep 3, 2024
Most amazing experience!!! This is the ONLY tour you should consider! - We were blown away with our day spent with Sorhay - and I mean a full day! We left at 10am, and didn't get back to our place until 5:30. Her goal is to find out what you want and like, then to cater the day to that. She wants you to experience ALL that Panama is, from highs to lows, from fancy to the most basic. It was hard to find a subject that she wasn't knowledgeable about! She's funny, smart, but most of all she loves people and her country! I could go on and on...but all you need to know is you should book her company without hesitation!
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Jul 28, 2024
Absolutely Fantastic and a Must-Do in Panama City - Soray was the consummate guide and country host. We expected a great food tour, based on other reviews, but our experience was so much more than that — and we raved for days about how amazing our 5 hours was. Sorhay has an incredible ease about her, complete familiarity of the city, neighborhood restauranteurs and vendors and an ability to quickly ascertain her guests preferences and build an all around unforgettable experience. We started our day, precisely on time, sampling the best churros we’ve ever had — at Manolo. Soray then worked her magic to secure us a fast early-lunch reservation at the #1 restaurant in Panama City — Maito. Before heading there for an amazing fresh fish and rice dish and outdoor dining we made a few stops to see sloths. They were everywhere! We hadn’t anticipated that our next stop at Sisu — a delightful, well-appointed coffee shop in Casco Viejo would give us an unforgettable coffee drinking experience. We learned about Geisha coffee — one of the most expensive in the world — and, enjoyed a cup that tasted like no other coffee we’ve ever had. It was absolutely delicious. Our next stop at Cantina del Tigre for an early afternoon lunch/dinner was utterly fantastic as we had front-row seating at the bar overlooking the chefs prepare traditional Panamanian food with a modern flair. The lychee ceviche is to die for. Soray kindly obliged us by taking us to a grocery store, at our request, because we love a good wander in food stores in every country we visit. She patiently waited for us while we grabbed a few items — including Panamanian chocolate — to bring home for gifts. We closed the tour at a great restaurant/bar where we enjoyed a Pedro Mandinga Rum tasting before Soray dropped us off at our hotel. We have done food/bev tours in many countries and this one, hands-down, is one of the best in no small part to Soray who was a fantastic guide perfectly attuned to us and making sure that our Panamanian experience was unforgettable.
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Jul 27, 2024
Truly a day we will remember - I don’t know if I can ever go on another food tour because they will only pale in comparison to Sorhay. We were a group of five, including a VERY picky 10 year old. Sorhay went out of her way to find out what everyone liked and find foods and stops we would enjoy. She spent the whole day with us. My son tried everything! Sorhay has a special gift. I wish I could give her more stars. We even saw sloths in the wild!
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Jul 24, 2024
HIGHLY recommend - Had a very good day. Super fun and very customisable experience. We started with cafecito, moved on to traditional Panamanian breakfast, then fruit market, then a great lunch, and finally rum tasting. Every option we chose was an option from a long long list.
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Jul 17, 2024
Tremendous tour-- of food and culture -- of Panama City - Sorhay was THE most amazing tour guide! She took us out of the touristy parts of Panama City, and introduced us to the diverse, amazing and true Panama of delicious steak, lavender, coffee, oxtail, lychee, pancakes, ice cream, and much, much more. All delicious for our little family of teens and oldies with divergent tastes. Sorhay was professional, informative, and FUN. We can't recommend her highly enough for a true experience of Panama City and its many wonders.
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Jun 27, 2024
Surhay was very flexible... - Surhay was very flexible for a set of very different palates. The food was fantastic. One of the best food tours we've done.
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May 29, 2024
Absolutely Amazing! - Thank you Sorhay for the tour of a lifetime. Your wit, knowledge and kindness matched the delicious food we consumed in abundance. The tour was personalized and introduced us to a variety of different Panamanian cuisine. We intend to do it all again when we return. Please know this tour is worth every penny!
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May 18, 2024
Awesome Host, Great Food, & Amazing Conversation - Wowwww! What can I say? Sorhay was amazing! So personable, so knowledgeable, and so helpful. She went above and beyond to show us Panama. This was so much more than a food tour. I would definitely recommend to everyone and anyone. Thank you Sorhay for the great conversation, delicious food, and side missions!
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