Absolutely, and we’re glad you asked. Panama is still somewhat of a “word-of-mouth” society, with many of the best deals and knowledge not immediately apparent online. Whether you’re here for a quick visit or need more of a home-away-from-home, we’re happy to tap into our network of friends and neighbors to help find what you […]
An Uber or Official Airport Taxi will cost around $30-35 from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to anywhere in Panama City. You can also email Casco Antiguo Spanish School with you flight details to arrange for a private driver to pick you up at the airport and take you right to your hotel or homestay for […]
No hay problema. Many of our students stay in hotels, or with friends or family outside of Casco Viejo in the “new” Panama City. Hotels here are generally cheaper than those in Casco Viejo, though typically, hostel prices are about the same.
If you stay outside Casco Viejo, it’s only a 5-10 minute, $3-4 taxi ride to Casco […]
The Panama Canal is only a 10-15 minute drive from Casco Antiguo Spanish School. We highly recommend you take a few hours to visit the Miraflores Visitor Center to see one of the 7 Wonders of the World for yourself. If you sign up for Private lessons you can even visit it with your Spanish […]
Casco Viejo recently got an El Rey supermarket, which you can find across from the American Trade Hotel– on Central Avenue, between 10th and 11th. It’s a small, boutique version of the El Rey chain, great for picking up a few items or buying speciality treats. It’s a very convenient, modern, and pleasurable shopping experience, though […]
The temperature in Panama City is hot all year round (an average of 29 degrees Celsius or 84 degrees Fahrenheit) and due to it’s location close to the Equator be careful to wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Even on a cloudy day it’s possible to get sunburned.
Though Panama has two seasons, The Rainy Season […]
Naturally, the contents of your backpack or suitcase will depend largely on your time in Panama and what you plan on doing here. Still, we recommend bringing the following items no matter what your plans.
Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses
Bathing suit
Any necessary medicine (especially prescriptions)
Light / comfortable clothing
Rain Jacket or Umbrella
One nice outfit (people can dress pretty fancy especially at […]
The official currency in Panama is the US dollar, though it is also called the Balboa. Don’t be confused this is actually the US Dollar, with the exception of coins Pamana doesn’t have it’s own money.
Most nicer restaurants and stores, as well as Casco Antiguo Spanish School, accept major credit cards (Visa / MasterCard) though smaller […]