The Churches of Casco Viejo

While studying Spanish for two weeks at Casco Antiguo Spanish School in Casco Viejo, I spent much of my free time strolling the streets of the Old Town.  I loved taking in the different scenes which range from ruins to restored buildings and everything else in between.  Unlike many places in Europe, the churches are free to visit.

While I visited the churches at various times of the day, I found that popping in just before class between 7:30 and 8am or just after an early dinner before they close at 8pm are the most rewarding as the atmosphere is very tranquil.  Both the art and architecture vary in each place of worship making each visit interesting, even for the non-religious tourist.

Below is a list of the churches in Casco Viejo:

DISCOVER

Learning Spanish at Casco Antiguo Spanish School

About one year ago, I visited Panama for one week.  I spent half my time in Panama City and the other half in Boquete.  I really enjoyed both places, so much so, that I returned to Panama City for the opportunity to improve my Spanish at Casco Antiguo Spanish School.

Though I didn’t learn of the school while in Panama, at the time I also wasn’t looking for classes despite feeling like Americans are the only people in the world that don’t know at least two languages.  Frustrated with only getting by, however, I ultimately reached out to David, the owner of the school.

LEARN SPANISH
along the creek on Three Waterfalls Trail

Hiking Three Waterfalls Trail in Boquete, Panama

The top two things to do in Boquete on Trip Advisor are to hike Sendero Los Quetzales and Tres Casacadas (Three Waterfalls) Trails.  The Three Waterfalls Trail is also called the Lost Waterfalls Trail.

It is highly recommended to take a guide for Sendero Los Quetzales which also requires a 4-wheel drive vehicle and there is a two-person minimum.  As such, just to take a hike was going to cost $190.  As an experienced hiker with an all-wheel drive car, that seemed a little ridiculous to me.

HAPPY HIKING!