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Un Raspao: Panamanian Shaved Ice

Written by Tamara Rowe
www.UncoverPanama.com

Un raspao (in Spanish) is known to North Americans as snow cones or shaved ice. Raspao’s come in many different flavors: strawberry, coconut, banana, pineapple, lemon and is topped off with sweet and condensed milk drizzled over the top. This delicious treat costs between .30 and .40 cents each.

You can find the raspao venders in every park town-square and public event throughout Panama. Easy to spot with creative handmade pushcarts with a metal cover placed over a large block of ice. Watching the rapid technique of the venders, almost always male, is fascinating to observe. This delightful treat is incredibly refreshing on a hot and humid day.

          A great way to cool down on a hot Panama day!