September 2008
I first visited Havana Vieja in Cuba around 1996. It was a very interesting trip from which I learned a lot about our common roots, despite our different current political lives. Culture and architecture reflects our spirits...
Read moreSo the countdown for Quantum of Solace has begun! Everyone in Casco Viejo is bitting nails... when! when!!!!! we certainly want to see Daniel Craig, but more importantly... we want to see ourselves!!!!
Read moreEver since the slavery trade times, African traditional religions have been concealed by their followers under Christianity... for obvious reasons. Today, many, many years later, the reminiscent are still there. And in Casco Viejo, very much alive!
Read moreA classic Monday morning in Casco Viejo: I was on the phone and at the same time answering emails (or deleting early spam… somehow the prince of Mombatu is still considering sending me at least $200,000 directly to my bank…
Read moreLast week the world went bananas on the trade market. A rollercoaster that has more than one at the edge of a heart attack, it has been really worrysome for all of us to see gigants fall and take with…
Read moreThe second "Panamanian Author´s" music festival has just started, and of course, it is in Casco Antiguo. Check out the next concerts, most of them at Casa Gongora, but also there will be one at Plaza Catedral and at the…
Read moreWhen Al Gore launched his “ Inconvenient Truth” he touched many nerves world wide. Liked it or not, people reacted in such a way that has forced all relevant presidential candidates to take note of these issues seriously. But what…
Read moreThe World Bank is investing heavily in Panama. Yesterday, they announced that they are considering a $400 million dollar financing for the Panama Canal Expansion project.
Read morePanama is a very romantic place if you put it together right. How to organize a romantic and interesting getaway? This combination of history, ethnic experience, beach and mountain is my personal favorite!
Read more"A Cultural Cornerstone" is today´s New York Times travel article about Casco Viejo, Panama, featuring our favorite hotel Canal House Panama as editor´s pick and businesses like Karavan Gallery and Indigo Restaurant. I love it when people visit, but the…
Read moreIn many countries, cultural activities fuel tourism, which becomes one of their main economic revenues. With Casco Antiguo, Panama has a unique opportunity to be launched into the world´s cultural map. Check out the details here...
Read morePanama´s art Bienal is probably one of the most important events in the year for painting, plastic arts and media. This year, the theme is the ex "Canal Zone". Its history and influence in our society. The making of the…
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