Explore Christmas food in Panama and the dishes that define the season, including tamales, lechona, arroz con guandú, and festive drinks.

Explore Panamanian food through its history, regional flavors, and iconic dishes, from street food to traditional home cooking.

Discover the history of the cashew fruit in Panama, from roasted nuts to chicha de marañón, and why this tradition is disappearing.

Learn about Panama’s traditional sweeteners, raspadura and sugar cane honey, through a firsthand look at their artisanal preparation in Río Hato.

Explore Passiflora quadrangularis, known as giant granadilla or passion watermelon, its nutritional benefits, medicinal uses, and fruit drinks.

Learn how coffee arrived in Panama, its early cultivation challenges, and how it became one of the world’s most prized coffees.

Learn about culantro, the herb at the heart of Panamanian cuisine, its origins, health benefits, and why it defines our traditional flavors.

Learn when mango season arrives in Panama and how this once-foreign fruit became a beloved part of the country’s food culture.

Mafá is one of Panama’s most iconic snacks. Discover its Chinese origins and how it became part of Panamanian food tradition.

Explore Panamanian pineapple, its agricultural importance, export success, and traditional uses like chicha de arroz con piña.

Learn how sugar cane transformed Panama’s landscape and cuisine, shaping sweeteners like miel de caña and raspadura since the 16th century.

Learn about traditional Panamanian sancocho, its origins, core ingredients like culantro and ñame, and how it varies across the country.

Explore the story behind El Trapiche’s legendary sandwiches and discover the top 6 favorites that define Panamanian comfort food.

Visiting Panama? Explore 7 traditional Panamanian dishes that showcase the country’s authentic tropical flavors and food culture.