A Perfect Saturday in El Cangrejo
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- 10:00am Start the day with brunch at Mentiritas Blancas, where coffee is serious business and you can choose to savour it with home-made local pastries or empanadas.
- 11:00am Head to Parque Andres Bello for a leisurely stroll or a workout. The park is a hub of activity on weekends, with yoga and zumba classes and walking, running and tai-chi clubs, a jogging loop and free outdoor workout equipment. The park also hosts festivals, fairs and dance performances, complete with food vendors and handicrafts for sale.
- 1:00pm Chez Titi Tea Room serves up delicious salmon crepes and other healthy lunch options (gluten free too), as well as freshly squeezed juices and indulgent French pastries.
- 3:00pm Explore the local art scene at the Weil Art Gallery (a 20 minute walk towards Casco Viejo), which showcases a range of remarkable paintings and sculptures, as well as handicraft, including contemporary pieces crafted by the indigenous Wounaan, Embera and Guna tribes of Panama. Or walk to A Priori Art Gallery (a 12 minute walk), which houses a rich collection of photographs, paintings and sculptures, as well as a permanent collection of masterpieces principally from Panama and Latin America.
- 5:00pm Head to La Rana Dorada to sample some microbrews on the terrace (a great people watching spot), or the Istmo Brew Pub, another beer-lover’s dream: the first microbrewery in the country with 4 beers on tap, all named after Panamanian provinces (choose your own adventure between the Colon’s strong malty taste, refreshing hints of caramel in the Chiriqui, the dark bitter, coffee-like flavors of the Cocle or the coppery Veraguas).
- 7:00pm Dinner at Tsugoi, one of Panama’s best sushi spots.
- 9:00pm For live music, check out El Pavo Real, a real El Cangrejo establishment with a dizzying line-up of rock concerts, or The Wine Bar, which pairs live jazz with an award-winning selection of over 200 wines selected by Chef Willy Diggelmann in a beautifully designed space.
This article is part of our Ultimate Guide to El Cangrejo. Download the complete guide by clicking here.
Kent Davis, founder of Panama Equity Real Estate, is a leading expert in Panama’s competitive real estate market. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, he holds a Marketing Information Systems degree from James Madison University. After a successful corporate career managing multimillion-dollar inventories at Hajoca Corporation, Kent pursued his dream of living abroad, moving to Panama in 2007.
Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, he established Panama Equity to connect buyers, sellers, and investors with Panama’s top properties. Known for his transparency, expertise, and market insights, Kent has helped hundreds navigate Panama’s real estate landscape. Fluent in Spanish, he frequently publishes market reports to empower clients with informed decisions.
Beyond real estate, Kent is passionate about Panama’s culture, landscapes, and surf-friendly beaches. He lives in Panama with his wife and three sons, embracing the vibrant lifestyle the country offers.
