Tamaladas 2026

November starts and the breeze already smells like guiso, smoked leafs and corn.

Tamales are a popular latinamerican meal usually prepared with corn, a meaty filling and wrapped in banana or bijao leafs. Some preparations be prepared by steaming or boiling the tamales.

Panamanian tamales are traditionally enjoyed the most during our holiday season, which luckily for us starts in November with our Independence Month and finishes around February, almost with the carnavales season. Our tamales are prepared with a yellow corn masa and filled with chicken or pork as the most popular fillings, it often includes as well some controversial ingredients such as raisins and olives, as a reminder of our colonial heritage.

If you are lucky to be around Panama this season make sure to follow us in social media to join one of our Tamaladas and learn the whole process. You can also join other Panamanian Cooking Classes, Food tours or coffee Experiences.

Hope to see you soon! happy Holiday season!