{"id":9608,"date":"2026-02-21T00:39:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T23:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/?p=9608"},"modified":"2026-02-27T17:57:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:57:38","slug":"sabores-de-colon-2026-a-grand-showcase-of-colon-provinces-creativity-and-gastronomic-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/2026\/02\/21\/sabores-de-colon-2026-a-grand-showcase-of-colon-provinces-creativity-and-gastronomic-heritage\/","title":{"rendered":"Sabores de Colon 2026: a Grand Showcase of Colon Province&#8217;s Creativity and Gastronomic Heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In commemoration of the 174th anniversary of the province of Col\u00f3n, the Reto por Col\u00f3n Foundation will host the Sabores de Col\u00f3n festival on Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st at the Col\u00f3n Center for Art and Culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This festival of Col\u00f3n&#8217;s gastronomy and culture highlights the province&#8217;s Afro-Caribbean heritage and the talent of its entrepreneurs. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., solidifying this iconic space as the epicenter of local flavor and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Compress_20260219_200653_3257.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Compress_20260219_200653_3257.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Compress_20260219_200653_3257-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colon Center of Art and Culture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discover a Wide Selection of the Most Delicious Gastronomy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For two days, the public can enjoy a wide selection of iconic Colon dishes such as coconut rice, fried fish with plantains, pati, plantinta, saos, and other traditional recipes that have made the region&#8217;s gastronomy famous. Sabores de Colon has established itself as a platform for entrepreneurs, traditional cooks, young chefs, and others to present their culinary creations, combining inherited recipes with contemporary innovations without losing the essence of Colon&#8217;s flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SnapInsta.to_485841154_1007653360837420_2190588321148901017_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SnapInsta.to_485841154_1007653360837420_2190588321148901017_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SnapInsta.to_485841154_1007653360837420_2190588321148901017_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SnapInsta.to_485841154_1007653360837420_2190588321148901017_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Artistic, Folkloric, and Cultural Shows<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the culinary offerings, Sabores de Colon 2026 will feature artistic, folkloric, and cultural performances, including expressions of Colon&#8217;s unique identity such as Congo dances and groups, craft displays, and visual exhibits celebrating the province&#8217;s history and pride. The festival will offer a safe and accessible family-friendly environment, with recreational areas for children, spaces for creative ventures, and market areas where local producers can offer sauces, condiments, sweets, and other products derived from Afro-Caribbean cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG-20260205-WA0003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG-20260205-WA0003.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG-20260205-WA0003-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Colon: A Local and International Gastronomic Destination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sabores de Colon was born as a project of Reto por Colon Foundation, with the goal of promoting the economic, tourism, and cultural development of the province, positioning Colon as a top-tier gastronomic destination both nationally and internationally. In previous editions, the festival has brought together hundreds of Colon&#8217;s culinary entrepreneurs and artisans and has attracted tens of thousands of visitors, boosting the local economy and strengthening the community&#8217;s sense of belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SnapInsta.to_486472991_953459600322792_7063041294443090621_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SnapInsta.to_486472991_953459600322792_7063041294443090621_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SnapInsta.to_486472991_953459600322792_7063041294443090621_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SnapInsta.to_486472991_953459600322792_7063041294443090621_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Promoting the Afro-Caribbean Heritage of Colon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cColon is rich in art, culture, gastronomy, and history, and Sabores de Colon is the platform to showcase it to the country and the world, highlighting the efforts of our people and the value of our Afro-Caribbean heritage,\u201d stated Reto por Colon Foundation. Every dish, every business, and every artistic performance at the festival represents a story of resilience, creativity, and love for Colon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Sabores de Colon, visit www.retoporcolon.org or the official Instagram account @saboresdecolo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SnapInsta.to_485687608_1001507738599240_3967360039443020767_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SnapInsta.to_485687608_1001507738599240_3967360039443020767_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SnapInsta.to_485687608_1001507738599240_3967360039443020767_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thevisitorpanama.info\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SnapInsta.to_485687608_1001507738599240_3967360039443020767_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In commemoration of the 174th anniversary of the province of Col\u00f3n, the Reto por Col\u00f3n Foundation will host the Sabores de Col\u00f3n festival on Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st at the Col\u00f3n Center for Art and Culture. 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