Best Panamanian
The Danilo Pérez Trio is a jazz group led by Panamanian pianist and composer Danilo Pérez, with bass and drums completing the standard piano-trio format. Its music combines modern jazz improvisation with rhythmic and melodic elements drawn from Panama and other Latin American traditions. Pérez also...
Hojaldra is a Panamanian fried bread made from wheat-flour dough enriched with fat and often lightly sweetened before being deep-fried until puffed and golden. It is sold at roadside stands, markets, and festivals and is commonly eaten at breakfast, sometimes with coffee or cheese. Although its name...
The Snowy-bellied Hummingbird (Amazilia edward) is native to Panama and adjacent Costa Rica, distinguished by bright white underparts contrasting with green upperparts.
Panamanian cuisine blends Indigenous ingredients like plantains and yuca with Spanish, African, and Chinese influences, resulting in dishes often featuring seafood, rice, beans, and tropical fruits.
