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This is one of the things I enjoy most of living in Casco Viejo: there is always an interesting cultural event going on. Last sunday it was Drum Fest… a loud but very enjoyable (somehow) event where hearts pumped at…
Read moreYou can download full reports for each country at: http://www.eclac.org/cgi-bin/getProd.asp?xml=/prensa/noticias/comunicados/5/32025/P32025.xml&xsl=/prensa/tpl/p6f.xsl&base=/tpl/top-bottom.xsl For Panama, here is the summary: In 2007, Panamanian economy grew 9.5%. This is Panama´s 4th year of sustained growth where the GNP per person has incremented 7.7%. For 2008…
Read moreIs Panama on its way to become the new Hong Kong of Latin America? a wild thought, and quite unthinkable ten years ago… but not all that crazy these days. Think about it: all the companies that are moving their…
Read moreLast night I was sitting in a beautifully restored 300 year old church listening to sacred and Christmas music in a concert given by Musica Viva, a very well known Panamanian choir. It took me 6 minutes to walk from…
Read moreWhat does this mean for Panama? a huge change culturally and economically. Panama has the amazing good fortune of having oceans to both sides of the country. However, when the main capital of the country grew in population and houses,…
Read moreI often comment on my clients that Casco Antiguo is like Woody Allen: either you hate it or you love it, there is no “in between”. It is definatly not for everyone. For the right person, it is very easy…
Read moreOne of the things I enjoy the most of living here is the fact that “going out” is as easy as walking to my favorite restaurant or bar. Somehow I realized there is no guide with all the contacts of…
Read moreIf I stop to think about it seriously, I would probably come back again and again to the same feature: diversity. This simple word, more than any complicated concept defines Panama. Diversity plus being a happy – non violent country…
Read moreUp until now, the two only options to stay in Casco Antiguo where: a) backpacking b) staying in a private apartment. Now you can have your own mansion! A true tropical oasis for those looking for a sophisticated, intimate experience.…
Read moreBack in the day, Hotel Central used to be one of the most elegant hotels in Casco Antiguo. This beautiful building dominates Plaza Catedral, occupying almost half of a block. As Casco Viejo had it´s ups and downs, the hotel…
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