Casco Antiguo, Casco Viejo March is filling up with activities! MACRO Fest is gearing up, they will be on from March 13th to the 17th. The events will be mainly at Arco Chato (movie nights and Pechakucha) and the rest of the fashion shows and designer stands will be at the very entrance of…
Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo New kid in town! Tantalo Hotel just opened doors this past week (soft opening). Although their official debut is on March 16th, they are already hosting fashion events (like this Friday) at their roof terrace. What makes it distinctive is its beautiful green wall inside (love it!) and the fact that…
Casco Antiguo, Panama Located behind Casco Viejo`s Cathedral, Magnolia Inn is a light blue building that combines a very much needed mix of rooms at an affordable price. They have a nice and quiet hostal, and individual rooms that are almost small apartments going up to $130 per night. Nice hang out spaces, common…
Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo, Panama Last night, casqueños gathered at L`Osteria, the new restaurant at Casa del Horno. Beautiful calicanto stone walls give you a cozy ambiance: perfect for homemade Italian cuisine by chef Barbara. L’osteria: from the Latin “hospes” meaning “guest”. A public place which served drinks; traditionally wine. Derived from the ancient Roman…
Casco Viejo, Panama, Casco Antiguo One of the things I love about Casco is its eclectic community. People from all around the World have come here to live and to bring the best of their culture. This is the case of La Petite Bretagne, a small creperie that just opened at Central Avenue and…
Casco Antiguo, Panama FAE12 is almost here! (FAE for Festival de Artes Escenicas). Small and independently run, this festival has slowly established itself in Panama as a “most go” for theatre and dance fans. This year, they`ll have groups coming from Germany, Argentina, Canada, United States, France, Guatemala, Mexico and Costa Rica. March is the…
Casco Antiguo, Panama Rolando de Sedas just sent me this nice video about the AVACA- Sembrarte art garbage cans for Casco Viejo. Check it out! If you would like to follow them in Facebook, just go to Limpiemos Panama Ya. And if you would like to donate a can, let us know! it is only…
Casco Antiguo, Panama This past Sunday, over 800 athletes from all around the world competed in the famous Ironman race. Casco Viejo had two participants (Matt Landau and Eric Theise), which makes them officially the craziest of us all and without a doubt the best “in shape” people in town. They finished the entire…
Casco Viejo, Panama Our favorite gym in Casco Viejo has announced salsa classes! Starting this Wednesday 15th, from 7 pm. to 8 p.m, no partner needed! just come and have fun. The cost for non gym members is $10 and it will include a gym class before, so come with your gym gear to take…
Our favorite gym in Casco Viejo is opening for salsa lessons! Wednesday February 15th, at 7 pm. No partner needed! so just come and have fun. They`ll be giving the basics, so “no fear – high heels”. Cost will be $10 for non gym members, and it will include a class before the salsa…