Escape the usual routine this weekend (Jan 31st/Feb 1st)! We've dug up some truly local gems, from treetop walks to hands-on cultural crafting in Casco Viejo. Ditch the tourist traps and dive into these unique, time-sensitive activities happening only in Panama City.
Quick Picks
BioMuseo 'Ecosystem Builders' Workshop
Calzada de Amador, Panama City
While the workshop has a small fee, museum entry is the main cost—a great deep-dive into science!
BioMuseo 'Ecosystem Builders' Workshop
Calzada de Amador, Panama City
Spend the morning indoors learning about the Isthmus's formation at the Biomuseo.
Summit Rainforest Guided Nature Walk (Focus on Frogs)
Summit Gardens, Juan Demóstenes Arosemena Highway
A gentle, slow-paced walk perfect for little legs, specifically hunting for colourful frogs!
· January 31
3RAINFOREST CANOPY WALKWAY EXPERIENCE : Head to Amador for a special guided trek focusing on spotting monkeys and identifying local bird calls from the treetop bridges. Such a cool way to see the jungle meet the city skyline!This is a special weekend-only guided trek focusing on wildlife spotting—it's more hands-on than just visiting the walkway.
HISTORIC CRAFTS & LEGENDS OF CASCO VIEJO : Do a historical walk in Casco Viejo that stops for a hands-on craft session, like making traditional *mola* art or folklore clay figures. Perfect for slightly older kids who like history and making stuff!Combines a neighborhood history tour with a genuine, hands-on activity like traditional art making—very specific and local.
BIOMUSEO 'ECOSYSTEM BUILDERS' WORKSHOP : This is a limited-run workshop at the Biomuseo explaining how the Isthmus formed and how it changed biodiversity. Great for science-minded kiddos!It's a specific, limited-run science workshop focused on Panama's unique geology, which is rarely featured in general tourist guides.
· February 1
2EMBERÁ INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY VISIT DAY TRIP : Take a canoe trip up the Chagres River for a real cultural deep-dive meeting the Emberá people, seeing dances, and viewing local crafts. Lunch is included too!Offers genuine cultural immersion far outside the central city, focusing on learning directly from the Emberá community.
SUMMIT RAINFOREST GUIDED NATURE WALK (FOCUS ON FROGS) : A super chill guided walk through Summit Gardens, but this weekend they are specifically focusing on finding colourful poison dart frogs. Perfect for the youngest explorers!The specific focus on identifying small, colourful frogs makes this a unique, goal-oriented outdoor activity for young children.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any hands-on workshops for kids this weekend?
Yes! Kids aged 7-14 can try making traditional mola art during the Historic Crafts tour in Casco Viejo on Saturday afternoon. Also, the Biomuseo offers an Ecosystem Builders workshop on Saturday morning.
What's the best cultural experience happening Sunday?
The Emberá Indigenous Community Visit Day Trip on Sunday offers deep cultural immersion, including canoe travel, viewing traditional dances, and crafts, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where can we go for wildlife spotting that isn't a major zoo?
Try the Canopy Walkway Experience on Saturday morning for jungle views and monkey spotting, or the Frog Focus Walk at Summit Gardens on Sunday afternoon for younger kids.