Casco Excursion: Plazas and Churches
Casco Excursion: Plazas and Churches
Casco Excursion: Plazas and Churches
Casco Excursion: Plazas and Churches
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The Old Quarter, also known as Casco Antiguo or Casco Viejo, is the historic district of Panama City. It was completed and settled in 1673, after the destruction of the original city in 1671 by Henry Morgan.

Casco Antiguo has been a World Heritage Site since 1997. Its streets, buildings, plazas, and churches are beautiful and preserved, thanks to a multi-decade renovation effort by private, public, and non-profit organizations.

In this academic excursion, we will visit the main squares and churches in Casco Antiguo. We will explore the rich history of Casco Antiguo, which spans almost 350 years. We will bridge the colonial era to the republican period and cover important turning points like:

  • The independence movements
  • The Amphictyonic Congress of 1826
  • The attempt by the French to build the interoceanic canal
  • The separation from Colombia
  • The modern era

The excursion takes approximately 3 hours to complete.

A 45-minute master class, given at the school a few days before the excursion, will provide context and help the students get a better understanding of what they will see at the site. 

Duration

This 3-hour walking tour will take us all around the site.

Languages

The tour is available in Spanish and English.

What's included

Professional and certified guide.

A 45 minute master class prior to the excursion for better understanding of what we will see in the site.

A visit to Casco Antiguo's main squares and churches.

Stop for the restroom.

Bluetooth audio receivers for students.

Bluetooth audio transmitters for teachers.

Transportation to / from tour

Prices

Student - $5.00

Retired - $6.50

Adult - $9.00

Meeting point

The tour departs from the La Merced Church.  Please arrive 30 minutes before it starts. 

Casco Excursion: Plazas and Churches

$5.00 - $9.00

El Casco Antiguo, también conocido como Casco Antiguo o Casco Viejo, es el distrito histórico de la Ciudad de Panamá. Se fundó en 1673, después de la destrucción de la ciudad original en 1671 por Henry Morgan.

Casco Antiguo es un Patrimonio de la Humanidad desde 1997. Sus calles, edificios, plazas e iglesias son hermosas y están conservadas, gracias a un esfuerzo de renovación de varias décadas por parte de organizaciones privadas, públicas y sin fines de lucro.

En esta excursión académica, visitaremos las principales plazas e iglesias del Casco Antiguo. Exploraremos la rica historia del Casco Antiguo, que abarca casi 350 años. Tenderemos un puento entre la era colonial y periodo republicano y cubriremos importantes puntos de inflexión como:

  • Description
  • Additional Info

The Old Quarter, also known as Casco Antiguo or Casco Viejo, is the historic district of Panama City. It was completed and settled in 1673, after the destruction of the original city in 1671 by Henry Morgan.

Casco Antiguo has been a World Heritage Site since 1997. Its streets, buildings, plazas, and churches are beautiful and preserved, thanks to a multi-decade renovation effort by private, public, and non-profit organizations.

In this academic excursion, we will visit the main squares and churches in Casco Antiguo. We will explore the rich history of Casco Antiguo, which spans almost 350 years. We will bridge the colonial era to the republican period and cover important turning points like:

  • The independence movements
  • The Amphictyonic Congress of 1826
  • The attempt by the French to build the interoceanic canal
  • The separation from Colombia
  • The modern era

The excursion takes approximately 3 hours to complete.

A 45-minute master class, given at the school a few days before the excursion, will provide context and help the students get a better understanding of what they will see at the site. 

Duration

This 3-hour walking tour will take us all around the site.

Languages

The tour is available in Spanish and English.

What's included

Professional and certified guide.

A 45 minute master class prior to the excursion for better understanding of what we will see in the site.

A visit to Casco Antiguo's main squares and churches.

Stop for the restroom.

Bluetooth audio receivers for students.

Bluetooth audio transmitters for teachers.

Transportation to / from tour

Prices

Student - $5.00

Retired - $6.50

Adult - $9.00

Meeting point

The tour departs from the La Merced Church.  Please arrive 30 minutes before it starts. 

About your guide

Diego is a Panamanian who masterfully uses storytelling to share his love for the city through engaging facts, unique locations and personal anecdotes. His enthusiasm for history is highly contagious and he’ll patiently answer all of your questions. He’s a certified tour guide, member of the Panamanian Association of Anthropology & History, and expert in connecting historic and current events. His sweet nature and accommodating character will make your experience in Panama seamless and unforgettable!

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School Trip

Diego was in charge of explaning to 5th grade students on a school field trip to Casco Viejo. Not only well versed, he is able to connect through anecdotes and interesting information not found in school books.
Now that he has a microphone and speaker, it's easier to catch the attentionnof 85 ten year olds.



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