The Casconian Personality Test You read our newsletter and you think you like the place, but still not sure if Casco is right for you? This short list can help you out. 1. You enjoy traveling to undiscovered places…
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Still undecided? Take our Casconian Personality Test 1. You enjoy traveling to undiscovered places in small groups rather than big groups and mass destinations. 2. Someone splashes you with water while walking down the street and your immediate reaction is…
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March is the month when most schools start in Panama. In a few weeks, the Casco (and the country) will be filled with excited kids running around like crazy in their blue uniforms (either new or inherited ones from older…
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For those who love to see pictures and are curious on how the thing actually looks and feels. Click here ( http://www.arcoproperties.com/about-casco.aspx ) to check out twelve different virtual tours including the National Theatre (inside), Plaza Bolivar, The Presidency, Plaza Catedral,…
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FYI: Casco Viejo has it´s flea market every first sunday of the month. This past sunday we were there giving out information on our low income housing (for the people of the barrio to be able to buy their own…
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A Glimpse of the Future Don´t trust our picture in this post… Hotel Grand doesn´t exist, the crew of James Bond 007 Quantum of Solace took the Ministry of Culture and did an “extreme makeover” on it for a few…
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Don´t trust our picture in this post… Hotel Grand doesn´t exist, this is Panama´s Ministry of Culture at Casco Viejo suddenly transformed into a hotel by the James Bond 007 crew. Actually… Casco Viejo is a wonderful place to stay……
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There is something special about every season, but summer in Casco Viejo is without a doubt the most fun. Starting with the jazz fest and following with all small and big cultural events. Sunny days, wonderful ambiance… Don´t get jealous…come…
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I held a very interesting conversation the other day with two young fund managers who have bought properties in Panama, and spend some considerable time here. Both from very different parts of the world, very international guys. One of them…
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I have to admit it: as a spanish speaker (and naive one when it comes out to words and literal meanings) I had no idea what a Slideluck Potshow meant. Having grown up watching movies where “pot” is used to…
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