Storytelling at Papaya Planet

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Who doesn´t like a good story? life around us is pretty much based on storytelling (do we call that marketing now? ejemm…). Truth is, there is a very deep connection that runs through us when engaged in telling a story, something that magically and immediately ties up teller and audience,…

Eclipse Fever!

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Yesterday was supposed to be the eclipse of the century. Obviously, being in Panama, not exactly a full eclipse. But people did get eclipse fever! The day was simply gorgeous, the light was golden and people were happily walking from here to there doing silly things!  For example, just stepping…

Casa Bruja opens at Las Clementinas, Casco Viejo

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Casa Bruja,  Panama´s best known artisanal beer has opened a gastropub in Casco Viejo at Las Clementinas.  With full freedom to experiment and pair all the new flavors with food, the result is an amazing experience that you can keep coming back to. Last night, I started with – obviously-…

The Strangers Club, Casco Viejo

Panama Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo The Strangers Club: I´ve been told is a very old name, but this is Casco´s newest bar and it has raised the bar in every single sense. Run professionally, everything about it is excellent: the interior design, menu and drinks.  Owned by a group of six bartenders from Employees Only…

Papaya Planet Bookstore Café, Casco Viejo

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo On B Avenue and 10th Street, next to Jerónimo and a few meters away from Las Clementinas, Casco´s first Bookstore Café is about to open on Friday. We got an early sneak peek and it was all eye candy.  The menu we tried was simply fenomenal, and they have an…

Lo Que Hay: a new concept in Casco

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo The latest initiative of Panamanian chef José Carles, “Lo Que Hay” means “What We Have”, a fonda style restaurant where they cook fresh from the day… and when they are done… they are done!  The food is authentic Panamanian comfort and street style food, but with his magic twist. Already…

French Bistro in Casco Viejo! Welcome Lessep´s

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Where: Casa Ruigar, corner of 4th and A Avenue… right in front of Arco Properties! Beautifully remodeled, in the style of the classic French bistros, Lessep´s inaugurated this week.  French owners Cedric and Barbara moved to Panama recently and are full time residents in Casco Viejo, love it when we…

Museum Night! July 29th

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Tomorrow! take a tour of Casco´s museums. 6:30 p.m. : everyone meets at Plaza Catedral First visit: History Museum at Plaza Catedral (under construction, next to Canal Museum) 7:10 p.m. visit to the Religious art museum next to Arco Chato on 3rd street and A Ave.

Tropicool: vintage pop up store

Panama Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo New pop up store in Casco! Just next to Jerónimo, at the crest of B Avenue and 10th Street. Tropicool is a vintage store that is activating the space for a full month. Super cute! take a look!

Santa Ana Revitalization

Panama Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo We´ve been writing about Santa Ana for the last two years, as the revitalization of Casco Antiguo advances. Recently, the Municipality Office has taken the initiative in this area and they have started to execute a macro infrastructure project.  They started transforming the historic Sal si Puedes alley, and in…

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