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"A Cultural Cornerstone" is today´s New York Times travel article about Casco Viejo, Panama, featuring our favorite hotel Canal House Panama as editor´s pick and businesses like Karavan Gallery and Indigo Restaurant. I love it when people visit, but the…
Read moreIn many countries, cultural activities fuel tourism, which becomes one of their main economic revenues. With Casco Antiguo, Panama has a unique opportunity to be launched into the world´s cultural map. Check out the details here...
Read morePanama´s art Bienal is probably one of the most important events in the year for painting, plastic arts and media. This year, the theme is the ex "Canal Zone". Its history and influence in our society. The making of the…
Read moreBrook Alfaro is one of Panama´s most recognized artists nationally and internationally. A relaxed guy, his paintings are a hurricane of emotions you would never guess from just knowing him socially. His best place to get inspiration?
Read moreLast night, the United Nations Environmental Programee inaugurated at the National Theatre in Casco Antiguo their "For the Earth" Festival. It will last a month, with several activities withing Casco Antiguo, ranging from poetry to rock concerts. Most of the…
Read moreA few days ago I got an email from a journalist at The Guardian, as they´ve found somehow my postings on La Casona in Casco Viejo. It was quite exciting, this is my first collaboration with international press! Here is…
Read moreCasco Viejo will host a very special event in September. The United Nation´s Environment Programee (known in Spanish as PNUMA) will present an art festival featuring artists from different disciplines, from poetry to street painting to create and strenghten environmental…
Read moreHome to all Panamanian bohemians and all sorts of artists, La Casona has become an icon for Casco Antiguo. Their model is to enter unrestored buildings and inject energy and creativity. Now, they have just moved to the former Citibank…
Read moreIt isn´t summer, but somehow Casco Viejo hasn´t slowed down too much regarding cultural events. August 8th will have a special presentation of a German Jazz Duet where all profits will go to social work in Darien. July still gets…
Read moreFlash news! new music festival. This one blending art and fashion. Also, don´t forget to visit the Central America Photo Bienale at Las Bovedas.
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