Grand Decameron Panamá, A Trademark All Inclusive, located in the heart of the Pacific coast of Panama, has positioned itself as a benchmark in hospitality that exalts Panamanian cuisine and reinforces support for the surrounding community. Under the direction of Chef Nibaldo Escobar, the resort has established a culinary concept designed to allow guests to 'feel the homeland.' Escobar noted that the resort receives a 50/50 split of Panamanian and foreign guests, which motivates the team to 'proudly show our identity through food.' As part of this cultural immersion strategy, every Tuesday is celebrated as 'Panamanian Day,' a full day dedicated to serving typical breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. One of the resort's most emblematic spaces is the restaurant El Pilón, where Panamanian cuisine is expressed in its maximum authenticity. The menu includes recipes such as fried fish with patacones, corvina, and pargo, with the flagship dish being Bocatoreña-style shrimp with langoustines and coconut sauce. The chef commented that they take care of every detail, from the presentation to the ambiance, with the aim of the visitor having a '100% Panamanian' experience. During recent celebrations of the homeland month, Grand Decameron reinforced its national spirit with outdoor events, internal parades, and activities where guests participated in the preparation of meats on skewers, sausages, barbecues, and ceviches. Chef Escobar detailed: 'We do not buy imported products; we work directly with Panamanian fishermen and farmers.' This focus on quality is directly linked to the resort's sustainability policy, which prioritizes support for national producers. It is a way to guarantee freshness while at the same time strengthening the local economy. Beyond its events and typical spaces, the hotel maintains a wide variety of theme restaurants offering international cuisine, including Italian, Mexican, Thai, and Japanese options, as well as the local restaurant El Canal, specializing in seafood. The iconic piña colada, served in the fruit itself, was also highlighted as a symbol of the local flavor. With a proposal that combines authenticity, innovation, and a socioeconomic commitment, Grand Decameron Panamá reaffirms its position as a destination that offers a deep immersion into the essence of Panamanian cuisine, inviting each guest to fall in love with the country's cultural and culinary richness.
