The community of Membrillo is the perfect opportunity for anyone who wants to experience Latino Panamanian culture first-hand. Membrillo welcomes you with with open arms!
This 2 Day package provides the opportunity to see the complete culture of the Membrillo community. Here you will find traditional music, dance, dress and food. The community also boasts a traditional sugar cane mill, a variety of artisan work, and the only soapstone mine in Panama. We’ll walk you through the entire process of making soap stone crafts, and you will have the opportunity to make a craft of your own.
Additionally, this rural community is located in the beautiful mountains of Coclé, offering a large diversity of flora and fauna that will be seen during your hikes through the trails.
Note!
These tours are available year-round. However, tourists that come between June and November should be prepared for rain and for moderate mud.
Tours must be booked at least one week in advance – which is why the calendar isn’t letting you book for sooner. Send us an email if you want to come in the next few days and we can contact the community and see if they can make it happen.
Lodging Option 1: Stay with a host family in a “rancho” to get the full experience of daily life. Sleeping under a thatch roof you will be able to fall asleep to the sound of frogs in the distance and wake up to the singing of a variety of birds. An outdoor shower and a bathroom with a flush toilet is available.
Lodging Option 2: For a more comfortable stay you can stay at “Hostal Familiar El Ángel B&B” for an additional cost. A beautiful eco-friendly hostel located just a 15 minute walk away from the center of town.
Lunch, Dinner, breakfast and a snack will be provided.
The community provides traditional Panamanian cuisine, including: rice with chicken, fried fish, lentils, beans, plantains, coffee or tea, and natural juices. If you have any eating specifications/allergies, please make sure to call ahead.
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After you book your experience, you will receive a confirmation email from us confirming that your payment went through. You will then be connected directly to the tour operator, in case you have any further questions. We are also happy to answer any questions about the tour, or travel in general in your country of destination.
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