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Flexible Booking Policy

From all of us at Casco Antiguo Spanish School (CASS) we hope everyone is staying safe during this difficult time! We want to let you know CASS will remain open for classes and is taking the necessary precautions for COVID-19 recommended by Panamanian Ministry of Health and WHO to ensure our teachers and students stay […]

By |March 14th, 2020|All|Comments Off on Flexible Booking Policy

Panama City to El Valle: The perfect weekend getaway

Some three million years ago, a volcano blew its top. The town of El Valle sits in the crater of that huge extinct volcano. With its virgin territory and lush greenery, it’s a popular weekend jaunt for Panama City residents looking to be at one with nature. It enjoys a year-round springtime climate, the air […]

By |September 17th, 2019|All|Comments Off on Panama City to El Valle: The perfect weekend getaway

10 Instagram accounts to fall in love with Panama

It’s a fact. Panama is unbelievably photogenic. There are thousands of beautiful images to be found of this fine isthmus when scrolling through the ‘gram. Here are 10 Instagram accounts to fall in love with Panama, one photo at a time.

1. AzulParadise
Azul Paradise is “that” over-the-water bungalow resort in Bocas del Toro (affectionately shortened to […]

By |June 19th, 2019|All|Comments Off on 10 Instagram accounts to fall in love with Panama

10 Fabulous Rooftop Bars in Panama City

What better place to feel the wind in your hair than in a fabulous rooftop bar, caressing the clouds? There’s something so effortlessly chic about a rooftop bar, and Panama City is showered in them.

In the old town of Casco Viejo, one is particularly spoilt for choice. The scope of rooftop bars means that if […]

By |March 16th, 2019|All|Comments Off on 10 Fabulous Rooftop Bars in Panama City

How to choose which neighborhood to stay at in Panama City

Panama City has heaps of different neighborhoods to choose from, and for the first-time visitor it’s pretty hard to decide. The question of where to live anywhere in the world is a very personal one, and there is a never-ending list of factors that come into play. What do you want versus what do you […]

By |February 8th, 2019|All|Comments Off on How to choose which neighborhood to stay at in Panama City

The Best Places to Work Remotely in Panama City

Panama City is the most international capital in Central America, with a slew of entrepreneurs and digital nomads arriving in their droves, eager to capitalise on its booming economy, safety and stunning architecture. Remote workers are well catered for, as evidenced by the number of new co-working spaces popping up in recent years, making working and […]

By |January 30th, 2019|All|Comments Off on The Best Places to Work Remotely in Panama City

5 Must Try Casco Viejo Coffee Shops

There’s so much to see and explore in Casco Viejo, Panama City. Without a doubt, Panama City’s old town is the best place in the city to get lost and simply wander around. Full of hidden gems, the city’s most beloved neighbourhood – and home of Casco Antiguo Spanish School – Casco Viejo has something […]

By |January 27th, 2019|All|Comments Off on 5 Must Try Casco Viejo Coffee Shops

Experience the jungle in Panama City

Cruising past large ships in the famous Panama Canal, hand feeding wild monkeys, kayaking through the jungle and jumping off a waterfall are just some of the exhilarating things you can expect if you book a day tour with Jungle Land Tours in Panama.

To celebrate the completion of my intense Spanish classes, the Casco Antiguo […]

By |May 30th, 2018|Activities in Panama, All|Comments Off on Experience the jungle in Panama City

How to prepare for your day trip to the San Blas Islands

After completing my week of Spanish classes at the Casco Antiguo Spanish School, I sought after recommendations for the best day trips to enjoy during my last few days in Panama. Most of the school staff highly encouraged a day trip to the famous Panamanian archipelago, the San Blas Islands. Being Australian, I am naturally […]

By |May 30th, 2018|Activities in Panama, All|Comments Off on How to prepare for your day trip to the San Blas Islands

Is it safe for females to travel solo to Panama?

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Solo female travel is rapidly trending across the globe. Women from all over the world and from different backgrounds are are no longer waiting for anything or anyone in order to see the world. They are also starting to quit their stressful corporate jobs in favor of working remotely so […]

By |May 30th, 2018|All|Comments Off on Is it safe for females to travel solo to Panama?