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Panama Growth at 2.5% during 2009

A bit under the estimated 3% but definately better than other countries in Latin America (Mexico is at -8.2% according to La Prensa, Costa Rica at -4.8%), Panama seems to be holding its ground during this difficult period. Hope is on the way: Raúl Moreira from the Colegio de Economistas de Panama told La Prensa that there can still be an important recovery through the Colon Free Trade Zone on the second half of the year. The country continues to receive foreign investors. According to a note at Martes Financiero, the Colombian company Ferrasa S.A. is expanding operations. They acquired … Continue reading

Casco Antiguo Local Art Life

Slowly, organically, through patience and passion, Casco Viejo has grown to be Panama´s point of reference not only to experience the roots of the country but for most art events, concerts and shows. Continue reading

Casco Antiguo, Panama: an outdoors school

Like the Greeks, the Chinese and so many others back in their time, Panamanian students at Casco Antiguo´s public schools walk around the historic city to learn about their history “first hand”. To see them enjoying history brings history itself alive, and the Casco once again, proves itself not to be a dead museum but a fully alive witness of our history. Continue reading

Two cities, same vision

Urban revitalization is one of those things that can be understood several ways. Everyone has an opinion and a vision, but time is the ultimate judge. This is an article worth reading about the theme, exposing some interesting paralels with Casco Antiguo in Panama. Continue reading

Chillin´in Casco Antiguo, Panama

I have to say I fell in love with these guys last Sunday. I mean, really… the world is going so fast and news are always gloom, I rather be with them. And I thought, all things considered if I was in the middle of the economic hurricane, with debts to my neck and hardly getting by with $5,000… why not? Continue reading

Obama and Panama: where do we go from here?

Obama´s election was cheered by everyone. However, there is so much stuff to fix at home, so many sacrifices to be made… so much hard work. What about Panama? Casco Viejo? what are the advantages, the choices?

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James Bond strikes again!

James Bond is heating up… great articles have come out, with different angles: from real estate to hospitality, Quantum of Solace seems to be providing more than guns and detective action! Continue reading

James Bond Countdown for Casco Antiguo, Panama

The clock is ticking for the release of James Bond´s Quantum of Solace! Check out the most recent article at Urban Daddy… Continue reading

Chill out weekend Casco Viejo Style: jazz, theatre, heavy metal

Unusual events, urban art everywhere. Baños Públicos at its best! my photos are good, but I think I´m going to get a video camera next time. Tried to do it over my Sony cellphone, but didn´t really work… Continue reading

Panama Real Estate Market Watch at Casco Antiguo

Many are wondering what is next in Real Estate now that the US market has gone down. Most people are afraid of financial investments and rather have something more concrete. If that is your case, read this first. Not only Panama has the best credentials to weather the crisis, but Casco Antiguo within Panama is your winning bet. Do it now, as hotels are starting construction already. Appreciation is on its way. Continue reading