Casco Antiguo hosts Casco Peatonal on 27 September
Published on 09/27/2026 at 11:42 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Casco Antiguo will host Casco Peatonal in Panama City on 27 September 2026, bringing a pedestrian cultural programme to the historic district of San Felipe. The event combines museum visits, music, food activities and family programming across several public spaces.
Casco Peatonal brings culture to Casco Antiguo on 27 September
The programme runs from 8am to 6pm on 27 September 2026. Residents and visitors can join activities linked to museums, churches, hotels, historic sites, restaurants, shops and local businesses in the old quarter.
The schedule includes visits around Calle de la Mola, Calle de los Sombreros and the district’s principal squares. In Plaza Bolívar, family activities, traditional games, dance presentations and a tribute to El Roockie are planned. Plaza Herrera hosts the Mejor raspao con flow competition from 2pm to 3.30pm, followed by Orquesta Son Cultura at 4pm. The published programme for 27 September also lists La Ruta del Capitán at the Mercado del Marisco and Viajando Fest Experience at the Casa de la Municipalidad.
Historic squares give the September programme its setting
The event’s programme follows the layout of a district whose streets, squares and buildings form a recognised historic ensemble. Casco Antiguo was opened in 1673 after Panama City was moved from the settlement now known as Panama Viejo. Its architecture includes Spanish and French colonial influences, alongside later buildings and public spaces.
Plaza de la Independencia, also called Plaza Catedral or Plaza Mayor, is one of the quarter’s principal squares. The area includes the Cathedral Basilica Santa Maria la Antigua de Panama and the Interoceanic Museum of Panama. The national tourism board describes Casco Antiguo as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and places it in the San Felipe neighbourhood of Panama City. That heritage setting makes the September programme more than a traffic change: its activities connect public squares and museums within the district’s historic street pattern. Further background is available from the official Casco Antiguo guide.
Casco Peatonal links public spaces across San Felipe
The September edition extends beyond the central plazas. La Playita is scheduled to host Siente el ritmo from 7am, followed by beach games and live music. The listed museum programme includes the Museum of the History of Panama, the Museum of La Mola, the Interoceanic Museum of Panama, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of the Government Palace and the Museum of the Order of Mercy.
The arrangement gives travellers several distinct points to include in a walk through the district. It also places cultural venues, food activities and open-air performances within the same historic area rather than concentrating the programme in one building.
Visiting Casco Antiguo: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Casco Peatonal takes place at Casco Antiguo on 27 September 2026, with the main pedestrian programme running from 8am to 6pm.
- Visitors can access activities in Plaza Bolívar, Plaza Herrera, La Playita, the Mercado del Marisco and the Casa de la Municipalidad. The programme also includes museum visits and restrictions on glass containers, alcohol, unauthorised stalls and fireworks.
- Casco Antiguo is in San Felipe, Panama City. The tourism board advises arriving by taxi, ride-sharing app or public transport, including the C982 bus to Plaza Herrera.
- The district has cobbled streets, historic squares, a former defensive wall and pedestrian routes between museums, churches and viewpoints. Travellers should expect walking on uneven surfaces.
- Spanish is Panama’s official language, and the national currency is the balboa. The US dollar is also used in Panama.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Casco Antiguo
When does Casco Peatonal take place at Casco Antiguo?
The programme takes place on 27 September 2026. The main pedestrian activities run from 8am to 6pm, with a listed activity at La Playita beginning at 7am.
What is Casco Antiguo?
Casco Antiguo is the historic district in Panama City’s San Felipe neighbourhood. It was opened in 1673 and is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Where is Casco Antiguo and how do you get there?
It is in San Felipe, Panama City. Visitors can use a taxi, a ride-sharing app or the C982 public bus to Plaza Herrera.
