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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……
Read moreThere 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…
Read moreI 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…
Read moreCasco is getting ready for some major filming: the new James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace (how they find these titles????). Streets strapped with yellow bands, staff running around. They transformed the fasade of the Ministry of Culture into a…
Read moreMore summer activities! this time organized by the National Institute of Culture (Inac). From art courses for children to journalism workshops. A theatre festival from February 8th to the 14th and another scenic art festival from April 1st to the…
Read moreI think these pictures speak for themselves…. For those who didn´t make it, don´t be too jealous, this could be you, just don´t forget to plan for next year!!!!! Patrizia Pinzon President Arco Properties www.arcoproperties.com
Read moreA while ago I wrote about how I enjoyed my life in Casco Viejo and the opportunity this business gives me to help other people or just make my neighborhood better. Here is a concrete example: Las Clementinas. This is…
Read moreFor those who thought it would never happen, or that it would take ages… it is real and going forward at full speed. The cinta costera project is a huge park along the coast that involves new lanes to deal…
Read moreThis 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 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 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…
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