Un Raspao: Panamanian Shaved Ice

Written by Tamara Rowe
www.UncoverPanama.com

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

You can find the raspao venders in every parktown-square and public event throughout Panama. Easy to spot withcreative handmade pushcarts with a metal cover placed over alarge block of ice. Watching the rapid technique of the venders, almostalways male, is fascinating to observe. This delightful treat isincredibly refreshing on a hot and humid day.
                  
          A great way to cool down on a hot Panama day!