Al Conocer - Casa del Puerto

Here’s Information about:
GUARARE
FOLKLORE TOURS
Experience a
different kind
mo
of Panama—
folklore,
village culture,
beaches and
fun/relaxation
Purpose of Guarare
Folklore Tours:
 Offer our visitors
coordinated and guided tour
packages.
 Arrange special events
promoting the traditions and
folklore of Panama.
• Share our living history and culture - the adobe
homes, authentic costumes, daily living, music,
dancing and crafts – including the history and
experiencies of our families in the past.
OUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
 Explore local towns and villages
Parks of Guarare
& La Enea
Church in
Guarare
Classic Architecture in Guararé
• See Homes in
the Community
Adobe (Quincha) Home in La Enea
Countryside of La Enea
Hospitality
 Enjoy the enthusiam and tranquility in this
area
Arts and crafts of the region
 The village of La Enea
produces the national
costumes. Here you will
find:
 beautiful women with their
polleras – the luxury gala
pollera and the montuna
santena,plus the petticoats,
shawls, etc.
 Handsome men who exhibit
the elegant handworked
shirts
 As well as folkloric costumes
of the countryside
Design for a Pollera
See local
artisans at
work
 A master teacher
of the mundillo –
bobbin lace,
 Visit the artisans
in their homes
 A professional
designer – expert
in traditional
styles and modern
stylized pollera
dresses.
The artisans make
the pollera and
other needlework
and clothing
 Including one of the
first commercial
producers of the
pollera
 And winners of many
national pollera
competitions
Making Bobbin Lace Trim for Pollera
Cutarras
 Cutarras, the
traditional leather
sandals are designed
and produced directly
on your feet.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
 Mejorana – artisans
and musicians have a
unique talent to
make and play this
modified guitar.
 An artisan of the
drums can
convert a piece
of solid wood
into a product
vibrant with
sounds.
Explore Workshops,
Crafts & Souvenir Shops
in nearby towns
Ceramics of La Arena
 Visit the artisans who make
the devil masks including
designers, painters, etc..
Visit Historical Sites
Attend folkloric events &
fiestas
 Dancers include young people and adults
who perform traditional dances.
 The musicians play instruments that
include the accordion, guitar, drums,
flutes, violin and the mejorana as part of
the traditional folkloric music.
Festival of
Manito in Ocu
Corpus Cristi in La
Villa of Los Santos
 Explore nature, recreation and
adventure opportunities
Agriculture & Fishing
Shrimp Farm
Fishermen at the Port
of Guararé
and the nearby
mangroves
Harvesting Corn
 Harvesting sugar cane and rice
Visit Iguana farms
Production
and Harvest
of Sea Salt
Participate in
Community
Service Projects
Sample traditional cuisine at
local restaurants
Visit in the Community
 Form friendships with
the people from the
villages
 See how the people live
 Enjoy the hospitality and
enthusiastic reception of
the people of this region
• Experience the culture
and traditions of the
region in daily life.
How we can help you plan
your stay in Guararé
 Coordinate itineraries & packages
 Organize events
 Show you the community – the people
and their skills
 Offer shopping opportunitiesof local
artisanry and crafts
 Provide a link with other tour agencies
and services
Gracias
Please call:
994-4982 - Bonnie,
6686-2632 - David
Write: [email protected]
to request our services and to give us
more ideas