Casco Antiguo party nights
Saturday night at Casco Antiguo is fun. Fridays you may hit or miss, Sundays are quite “tranquilo”, but Saturdays are great. Last night we went to have a bite to eat at Plaza Bolivar and on our way we heard…
Read moreArt, Women and Casco Antiguo
Apparently there was a “Women´s Day” last week. I wonder if there is a “Man´s Day” at some point other than Father´s Day, since there is ceirtainly a “Children´s Day” (at least in Panama) on top of other holidays. The…
Read moreGraffiti… Graffiato… Graphein… Ancient Urban Art Hits Casco Viejo
Graffiti art draws attention. This is a plain fact. Passing by a street, suddenly, a well done (or badly done) graffiti is on the wall and you can´t help but see it. For some (if it is a well done…
Read moreShopping at Avenida Central… the Real Panamanian Experience
I just got the last issue of THE VISITOR/ EL VISITANTE ( http://www.thevisitorpanama.com/) and to my great suprise it features Avenida Central, one of my favorite places in Casco Antiguo. The issue is printed, they take a few days to…
Read moreSuccesful Food and Art Show in Casco Viejo: Slideluck Potshow
Last Tuesday was the first Panama Edition of Slideluck Postshow Panama. For those who didn´t read my prior posting, this event had a great concept: basically everyone could show up with something cooked by themselves to share with others while…
Read moreCasco Viejo´s Full Business Directory
Casco Viejo Business Directory: What to do? Restaurants, bars, theatres Ego & Narciso: One beside the other at Plaza Bolivar. Wonderful Peruvian tapas at Ego and very good italian food at Narciso. You can order from both, no problem! the…
Read moreSurf in Casco Viejo, Panama
Wake up, go surfing, come back, shower, go to work. Only for the adventurous type! you can actually surf in Casco Viejo when there is a good swell. Actually, the current Panama Female Champion, Samantha, taught herself how to surf…
Read moreIs Casco Viejo Right For You?
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…
Read moreIs Casco Viejo for you?
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…
Read moreCasco Viejo Footbal TShirt helps local children get books to start their school year
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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