Living and working in Casco Viejo, I am on a constant search for good food that matches my everyday lunch budget. Le Petite Bretagne serves an extensive menu of sweet and savory crepes, and the $5,90 deal that includes a crepe of the day combined with a choice of either a smoothie, a soft drink […]
When in search for laid-back, arty and at times edgy nightlife, the boho-chic scene in Casco Viejo is definitely the place to be. I have been living in the old part of Panama City for over two months now and have not yet encountered another area that would beat Casco in its density and variety […]
Since I arrived to Panama, I have listened to people enthusing about the picturesque, white-sand beaches and the crystal clear, turquoise water, often comparing San Blas to this paradisiacal desktop background picture you can find on every computer yet you always wonder whether a place like this actually exist. Turns out it does.
The comarca of […]
On my way home I saw a man selling something that resembled an apricot but the skin looked shiny and slightly off colour. I was curious to try it, and bought 3 for only 25 cents. Biting into it I was expecting it to be juicy; it was unlike anything I have I tasted it before. The […]
My first week in Panama City I noticed that there are large number of School buses that are decorated with psychedelic or religious symbols , bright led lights, and long vertical exhaust pipes creating more noise to the already congested streets. Often these buses are very crowded, the locals tell me that they are only […]
Panama is close to both the Caribbean and South America, so it’s no surprise that it is filled with beautiful unobstructed beaches with gorgeous views. El Palmar beach is located only one hour away from Casco Viejo, making it an excellent place to get away from the city. Along the way you can witness the […]
Fun Facts about Learning Spanish
1. Spanish has at least 3 million native speakers each in 44 countries, making it the fourth mostly geographically widely spoken language behind English (112 countries), French (60) and Arabic (57).
2. With 329 million native speakers, Spanish ranks as the world’s No. 2 language in terms of how many people speak it as […]
Casco Antiguo Spanish School is one of the many Spanish schools in Panama City but many things make us the best place to learn Spanish in Panama City.
Here at the Casco Antiguo Spanish School we try to introduce people to the real Panama. We strive to introduce students to the dinamic, diverse country that we […]
We are very pleased to announce our new partnership with Buena Vida Language School located in the stunning town of Pedasi.
Buena Vida is located in Pedasi a small, sleepy fishing village on the Azuero Peninsula about 5 hours from Panama City. Pedasi is one of the driest areas in Panama with long sunny summers and […]
La Ruta del Casco, is an annual event in it’s second year. The local business of Casco Viejo band together to create an evening centred around bringing business to the area. More than 15 local business are participating and a “passport” can be bought which allows you into each participating bar.
For more information about participating business visit their […]