Casco Antiguo · Panama City
A culinary experience on another level
Two restaurants, two worlds: the Panamanian tradition of Aya la Vida and the Spanish-Argentine gastronomy of Santa Rita, steps apart in the historic heart of Panama.
Our two houses
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Spanish & Argentine gastronomy
Santa Rita
Signature tapas, Iberian ham and Argentine cuts over the fire, in a corner with the soul of a Spanish tavern.
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Contemporary Panamanian cuisine
Aya la Vida
100% local ingredients, live music and a terrace celebrating the best of Panama: from the earth to your table.
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Dishes that tell stories
From Panamanian ceviche to Duero beef cheeks: every plate is born from a recipe with roots.
The experience
Nights of folklore, tapas and candlelight
Between cobblestone streets and colonial balconies, our two houses turn dinner into a journey: polleras spinning to the drum at Aya la Vida, and long sobremesas with Spanish wine at Santa Rita.
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