Meet Patrizia Pinzón

Founder

I was born in Panama and started dancing with the Panama National Ballet at Casco Antiguo’s National Theatre. Casco is my home and holds my Panamanian family roots close. I’m fluent in Spanish and English, pretty good with Italian, and can understand French if spoken slowly—plus, I can order food! Though I studied German, I mostly remember "Fledermaus" and "kesselkuchen." Being half Panamanian and half Italian, using my hands to communicate is second nature.

For the past twenty years, I've been dedicated to revitalizing Casco Viejo’s historic district. It’s been an honor and an adventure with never a dull moment, all driven by love. In 2005, my family and I founded Arco Properties, the first real estate brokerage where we live, work, and invest in Casco Antiguo. It started as a joke, but now it’s a reality—if you’re here long enough, you’ll run into any of us on the street.

In 2009, I became a founding member and president of Casco’s Neighborhood Association (AVACA) for ten years. We’ve worked to make Casco better, from cultural events to beach cleaning and turtle monitoring. The experience is invaluable and prepares you for anything. With Arco, AVACA, and my family’s deep roots in Panama, I’ve seen it all and am often the go-to for honest advice.

Now, I’m with our mother company, Conservatorio, starting a new adventure: revitalizing the historic entrance to Casco, left out of the UNESCO designation but still part of the historic district. If you’re curious about Conservatorio, don’t hesitate to reach out—I love making connections and sharing more about our work.