City: Panama
Top Things to do in Panama
Top Hotels in Panama
- 1. Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel & Convention Center
- 2. The Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel
- 3. Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
- 4. The Westin Playa Bonita Panama
- 5. Hotel Riu Playa Blanca
- 6. Hilton Panama
- 7. Dreams Playa Bonita Panama
- 8. The Santa Maria, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City
- 9. Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Panama Punta Pacifica
- 10. Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Things to do in Panama, Panama: The Best Lessons & Workshops
Coordinates: 9°N 80°W / 9°N 80°W / 9; -80
Restaurants in Panama
1. Spanish Panama Language School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 87 reviews
We are a 5 star rated Spanish School in Panama City and located right on the best intersection of the famous Via Argentina in El Cangrejo, considered by ex-pats to be the most convenient area of the city. Spanish Panama Language School is in the major hotel, restaurant - cafe, & nightlife zone on the beautiful, wheelchair friendly pedestrian walkway of the city with the metro-subway only 2 blocks away. We offer a full range of Spanish classes from the complete cultural immersion of 4 or 6 hours of classes per day, to one-on-one or group classes for tourists, students, and corporate businesses. Learning Spanish and knowing about our culture is the perfect first step and a must to your first experiences in Panama. Visit our website, choose your options, do the enrollment form, payment, and Spanish evaluation. Then you are ready for your Spanish Panama Language School experience. Let us know if you want to also want to be picked up at the airport and taken to your accommodations near us.
Reviewed By DNINSF - San Francisco, United States
I had a great experience at Spanish Panama. During the sign-up and scheduling process, they were always very clear and responsive, and it was easy to get things organized. I had a special request on how to schedule the 1:1 sessions, and they were very helpful in enabling that. The payment process was also clear and straightforward. Once there, I found the staff to be very welcoming. I was in a small group in the mornings that was either 4 or 5 people. The professors were outstanding - experienced and able to teach well in a group composed of people with different native languages. The tone of the small groups was very focused and serious but with time for fun and to build camaraderie. I found the sessions went by very quickly, as I and the other students were so engaged. The focus was primarily on conversation, but the professors worked in grammar lessons in a very natural way. My 1:1 sessions in the afternoon were also very rewarding. My professor for those did not speak English, which really made me work harder (a positive) to communicate only in Spanish. The two of us worked out a program on the first day that was half grammar topics and half literature (reading classic Spanish short stories and discussing them during the class). I really enjoyed the afternoon sessions and it was a great complement to the small group in the morning. There were opportunities to arrange special trips with the driver the school works with, and several students I spoke with had very good experiences with those. The students seemed to be very serious and committed, but they were a very friendly and warm group. I would happily return to Spanish Panama.
2. Buena Vida Language School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By tomfears - Manitou Springs, United States
Dania is a competent and friendly teacher; she tailors the curriculum to your needs, and is a joy to have as an instructor! I highly recommend Buena Vida for anyone wanting to experience Spanish language learning outside of Panama City; Pedasi is a lovely village, with miles of nearly deserted beach only 3 km from town. While she has moved her school from the city center to her home just outside of town, it's an easy walk or fast drive to get there. I took 2 weeks of private tutoring, consisting of about 4 hour daily classes, and she gives homework to complement the oral work in class. In addition, Dania is very helpful in providing travel information to Pedasi, so getting there was straightforward; I took the bus, and she met me at the bus terminal to help me get situated.
3. Habla Ya Spanish School, Bocas del Toro Campus- Day Classes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 246 reviews
Habla Ya offers different types of Spanish courses: from group lessons (4 hours per day, maximum 6 students per class) and private classes.
Reviewed By travelnerfertiti
I had a great time at the Spanish School! I have excellent teachers Iraida and Sergio. They were excellent teachers, I would highly recommend . I had Iraida for most of my four weeks there, she was engaged, fun, and very intelligent. She easily adapted the class to the needs of her students. She really brought to life the cultural aspects of life in Bocas de Toro. The other teachers, staff, and administration were all very friendly. I look forward to going back to this school to continue learning more language and Panamanian Culture.
4. Casco Antiguo Spanish School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 155 reviews
Casco Antiguo Spanish School's 1 on 1 and small group Spanish classes provide real world language skills, allowing you to put down the textbook and experience Panama first-hand. Our professional and friendly teachers have a passion for education and make learning Spanish fun. Let Casco Antiguo Spanish School be your guide to Panama, and live the experience of a lifetime!We offer a "Survival Spanish" Course for Expats, Crash Course for Travels, private lessons, Intensive Courses, and business Spanish. Whether you're visiting, working, or retiring in Panama, Casco Antiguo Spanish School can help you learn Spanish.
Reviewed By 835sherryc - Panama City, Panama
An excellent place to learn Spanish - the classes are intimate, teachers are super and the location in the old city makes you feel like you're part of history.
5. Epa! Espanol en Panama - Day Classes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
EPA! is a high-quality center for learning Spanish in Panama as a Second or Foreign Language. EPA! opened in November 2007, and classes began on February 2008. We are part of the Group ELS Panama. We want to promote Panamanian culture and traditions and share our warm hospitality and zest for life in a city that has everything to offer, from modern technology to spectacular scenery. Our Spanish Language School courses and special programs provide an excellent opportunity to practice your Spanish and learn about the country of Panama through a variety of fun activities. We offer top quality education, teachers, and curriculum. Our methodology is communicative and follows the Curriculum of Instituto Cervantes based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. At our Spanish School in Panama, our pride is our people. Our professional, experienced and caring staff is dedicated to helping EPA! students settle into their new Latin American surroundings, progress in their Spanish studies, and attain their educational and career goals.
Reviewed By mariaeA2699WN - Panama City, Panama
Learning Spanish through EPA has made the difference for me. I take private lessons and get customised tutoring with very good books and a skilled teacher. Despite working full time I feel motivated and committed. Good teacher and serious and customer friendly language school. At the moment attending the classes from Sweden. Recommended!
6. Ileri Panama Spanish School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Learn Spanish in Panama City in our Spanish School. ILERI PANAMA SPANISH SCHOOL The school with the most experience in Panama since 1994. Our goal is the teaching of the language through the life and culture of the host country. Learn Spanish in Panama in our Spanish school. We offer students the flexibility to customize programs to meet specific needs.
7. Habla Ya Spanish for Travelers - Day Classes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 100 reviews
Habla Ya offers 1-Day long Spanish for Travelers Courses, as well as week's long Spanish Immersion Programs including lodging, Spanish lessons & tours. We provide a complete immersion experience into the Panamanian culture and language. Habla Ya is located in the heart of modern Panama City close to a vast amount of hotels, bars, parks and shops, perfect for learning Spanish in the City.
Reviewed By marymO3717DV
4 weeks at this language immersion program in Panama City was just not enough! You will be able to meet students from all over the world. The staff is incredible! Everyone is so welcoming and patient. They genuinely want to get to know you and see you improve. Whether its a movie night, salsa class, or dinner there are always activities to practice spanish, form relationships with the staff and fellow students, and fully immerse yourself in the Panamanian culture. I loved my group lessons with Stephany. She is such a helpful, fun, and informative teacher! We are still in contact and she continues to help me improve. I also enjoyed my private lessons with Gabriel. They were both so encouraging and willing to help me grow even outside of the classroom. You won't regret your time at Habla Ya!
8. Club Venao
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Club Venao We are a Surfshop, Surfschool ( you can or course just rent), Boutique and we organise Tours...and more We organise package with accommodation + breakfast surf lessons with Tipi Hostel and Playa Venao Hotel Resort. Do you to surf ? Club Venao Do you want a vintage clothe ? Club Venao So you want to go to Isla Iguana ? Club Venao Come and Enjoy with us We speak english Hablamos espanol On parle francais Roxane & Pierre
9. XChange-Panama Spanish School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Panama Spanish School offers a variety of group and private classes for all levels of Spanish language learners. At PSS you will learn a new language through interaction with locals, music, games, street challenges and volunteering experiences. A portion of the proceeds fund educational projects for the local community. Learn, have fund and contribute with a meaningful travel experience!
Reviewed By 862anikag
A bit over a year ago I quit my former job in germany in order to start a new life. That said, I had always dreamed of learning spanish... When I started looking for work in Panama, I came across Panama Spanish School in Santa Catalina very fast, and therefore proceeded with the idea of moving there for about two months, to allow myself to slow down life and take the opportunity to learn spanish in a nature-loving environment, that I, upon to that point, had only knewn from holidays. Never ever have I regretted a decision less ;-) First, I settled in and tried to learn spanish with my grammar and vocab books on my own. Soon I had to realize, after ignoring so many advices from the friendly people in that town around me for quite a while, that you just dont learn a language from books - at least not to a satisfying level. So I finally got in contact with Angela, the always smiling, enthusiastic, open-minded language teacher that is so much into surfing and bonding people from all over through language... Well, I made the right call! I forced her to give me as much homework as she could, as I really was keen on studying as much and fast as possible! And she was happy to push me within few hours to a point where I clearly was unable to incorporate more knowledge :) So sadly after few weeks of studying with this amazing women, I had the chance to move over to Spain to continue my new way of life as well as my spanish studies there. Looking back now, a year ago, I am so so so happy that I met Angela, as I learnt so much about learning with patience, accepting, that some things in life just simply take some time to turn out well, and as well about how important it is to make connections with everybody whenever you can, as we all can learn so much from each other if only we stay open for it, and that no matter where we come from or at which age, we can always start learning something from scratch. This experience also helped me a lot on my new job (teaching people kite-surfing) I even thing I got good at it, having just so recently had the study-experience at Panama Spanish School, where I could learn so flexible in exactly that speed and way of doing so, that I needed. So all in all I am just very glad to have found the right person and place for the best start into my spanish experience. A year later now I am fluent and just starting now with learning catalan, as learning never should stop :) Thank you so much for all Angela!
10. Panamia
You can paint your own cutarras to your liking, for two hours and a half to three hours which would be the duration of the workshop. We carry out an induction of our company and the techniques that we use and how we apply it to the different ways in which cutarra can be painted. Then we proceed to choose the colors and technique to use to customize the design of the cutarra,
