Sunday Balconies in Casco Viejo
Panama Casco Viejo Strolling Sunday morning, taking photos of Casco Viejo`s beautiful balconies. I think I`ll re name the town into the “Town of a Thousand Balconies”.
Read morePaul Gauguin in Casco Viejo, Panama
Panama, Casco Viejo Paul Gauguin lived in Panama in 1887, during the construction of the French Canal. Living in “Panama”, of course, meant to live in “Casco Viejo”, which was the only thing going at the time. Eventually he decided…
Read moreSummer is here!
Casco Viejo, Panama It is hot! wao. Yesterday rained “cats and dogs”. But after that, you could feel it, almost like an old friend walking towards you: it is summer! Say hi! And today, here it is: hot, sunny and…
Read moreSupporting soccer teams in Casco Viejo
Panama Casco Viejo Throughout the year, local volunteers team up kids to play soccer (in Panama we call it “futbol”). The kids love it, and it helps to keep them engaged, working in teams and out of the streets. This…
Read moreVeggie Moon: new restaurant in Casco Viejo
Panama, Casco Viejo First Street welcomed last week Veggie Moon, Casco Viejo`s first elegant gourmet fish/vegetarian restaurant. Now, before we start mixing labels! I know that trying to pin down this can be tricky. Let`s clarify something right away: this…
Read moreChristmas Bazaar at Super G
Casco Viejo, Panama Last Friday, Super Gourmet (“Super G”) had its first Christmas Bazaar. Three artists participated, selling their own product: beautiful jewelry, hand made bags using traditional mola designs and even baby products! People gathered around great cheese and…
Read moreCasco and Its Surroundings: Photo Show
Panama, Casco Viejo Twenty one artists will be showing their pieces at La Petite Bretagne, Casco Viejo`s French creperie starting now until January 13th. The activity will be to raise funds for the ngo “Pot to Plate” which focuses on…
Read moreChristmas Events in Casco Viejo, Panama
Panama, Casco Antiguo Christmas is here! and events are starting to pile up for December. Here is the short list so far: December 7th & 14th: 5 p.m. Carols at Plaza Herrera, near the Boyaca park. This is organized by…
Read morePanama`s History Jewel: Endara`s Museum
Panama Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo I think I might have written about photographer Carlos Endara before. Last week, I participated of a tour to this private museum and ran around like a little kid. I mean, it is so…
Read moreAVACA Thanksgiving at Tantalo
Panama Casco Viejo What a wondeful party! Casco Viejo residentes and friends shared yesterday their best recipes and wine at the AVACA Thanksgiving celebration last night. The party was hosted by Tantalo boutique hotel at Casco Antiguo. Thanks to Clara…
Read moreCarols by Candlelight in Casco Viejo 2012
Panama Casco Viejo Welcome to the second edition of the Casco Viejo Carols By Candlelight event! Organized by David Young from the Canada Club, this year Plaza Francia will fill in with Christmas choruses and candles. This year performers will…
Read moreCasco Viejo`s Historic Cement Tiles Get Noticed
Panama Casco Viejo A couple of weeks ago we ran into Marcos Cajina from Granada Tiles, a Nicaraguan company that makes beautiful tiles. I didn´t know he had a blog, but when a friend sent us his posting featuring Casco…
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