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About David Gold

David is the founder and Director of Casco Antiguo Spanish School. Originally from the New York City area he now lives and works in Latin America's coolest neighborhood, Casco Viejo, where he leads a free sunset bike ride every Thursday and shares his knowledge of Panama with travelers and expats.

Can you really cycle your way to better Spanish?

Well, almost every student I have asked at Casco Antiguo Spanish school gave me a firm: Yes! Whether it was a backpacker studying Small Group Intensive Course or a marketing major enrolled in the Business Spanish course, and everyone in between, the students coming out of the Casco Spanish school agree that getting your blood […]

By |March 6th, 2015|Activities in Panama, All|2 Comments

Hunter’s Hunt for Fluency

Hunter is a wise man. In his second year of an International Marketing major at a small liberal arts college in Florida, he knew that to really succeed in his Spanish language minor, going the extra mile, or a few hundred, would make all the difference. And so, having found a great price on a […]

By |January 9th, 2015|Activities in Panama, All|Comments Off on Hunter’s Hunt for Fluency

Student Uses Spanish to Build Bridges in Panama

Emily was a student here at Casco Antiguo Spanish School for a two week Small Group Intensive Spanish Course. She is an engineering student from Colorado, USA, and was here in Panama for an internship with a non-profit organization that works in rural areas of Panama building bridges for communities isolated by heavy rains and growing […]

By |December 24th, 2014|Activities in Panama, All|Comments Off on Student Uses Spanish to Build Bridges in Panama

Happy Hour Tour of Casco Viejo, Panama City

Joey Bonura – I think that one of the best ways to get to know Casco Viejo is by visiting it’s bars. I love going out to the bars there at night for a drink because it’s a totally unique experience that I don’t find in the U.S. But I found out day drinking there […]

By |July 26th, 2014|Activities in Panama, All|Comments Off on Happy Hour Tour of Casco Viejo, Panama City

New Tour Option: Paddleboarding in Casco Antiguo!

Paddleboarding is a fun, easy way to relax and exercise while getting out on the water. And now, you can experience this great activity right here in Casco Viejo! Panama Paddle is now offering paddle board rentals and classes for anyone interested in learning and developing new skills or who simply want to enjoy the beautiful […]

By |May 5th, 2014|Activities in Panama, All|Comments Off on New Tour Option: Paddleboarding in Casco Antiguo!

Top 5 Bars In Casco Viejo

Joey Bonura – In the past three years there has been an explosion of new bars opening in Casco Viejo.  It was hard to narrow this list down to the five best places but here it is:

1. Relic: This was one of the first bars to open that brought some nightlife into Casco.  The bar […]

By |February 22nd, 2014|Activities in Panama, All|Comments Off on Top 5 Bars In Casco Viejo

Things to do in Panama City, Panama

We asked Carmen, one of our incredible teachers here at Casco Antiguo Spanish School “What are your favorite things to do here in Panama?” Here’s what she said:
Having ceviche and beers at Mercado del Marisco:
Without a doubt ceviche is my favorite Panamanian foods, together with patacones (twice fried plantains) and yuca (a side dish made […]

By |November 18th, 2013|Activities in Panama, All|Comments Off on Things to do in Panama City, Panama

The Congo Dance of Panama

The Congo Dance of Panama is the most unique and colorful manifestation of folklore in the province of Colon. The dance has its roots in Africa and came to Panama by way of escaped former slaves known as “Cimarrons.”  The dance has been passed on from generation to generation, and can be seen today in […]

By |October 26th, 2013|Activities in Panama, All|Comments Off on The Congo Dance of Panama

Casco Antiguo Spanish School featured in the LatinFlyer

 

 

The Director of Casco Antiguo Spanish School, David Gold was recently interviewed about Casco Viejo by Latin Flyer.com. To read more about his tips on Casco Antiguo, his ideal itinerary for visitors to Panama City, and why he think Panama City is the best place to Learn Spanish in Latin America click here!

 

By |September 12th, 2013|Activities in Panama, All|Comments Off on Casco Antiguo Spanish School featured in the LatinFlyer

La Chiva: My experience on a Panamanian Party Bus

I recently went on a Chiva. It was something I tried out of curiosity. A friend had invited me and it was a new experience for me, so I decided to go for it! Seriously, my experience on a panamanian party bus was great! I had so much fun that I would do it again- […]

By |August 30th, 2013|Activities in Panama, All|Comments Off on La Chiva: My experience on a Panamanian Party Bus