(Arco Properties) Panama, Casco Viejo Hache Uve, one of the main restoration firms in Casco Viejo just got awarded on the āRestorationā category by Panama`s Architects and Engineers Association (SPIA). The āPremio Magnoā was given for their work restoring Benedetti Hermanos, a Casco Viejo building from the 1920`s reflecting the Art Deco wave that made it into the colonial … [Read more...]
Real Estate Market in Panama
(International Living) I love Panama City and all there is to do in and around the gleaming capitalāfrom operas to charity walks to fun classes like improv and foreign film appreciation. Anything goes. You might think that makes Panama City expensive for property. Sometimes it is. You can find condos listed at luxury pricesā$250,000 and up. But you can also find condos for … [Read more...]
Real Estate Ownership Issues in Panama
(International Living) Most land and homes are sold privately, without a real estate agent. There are active agents, however, and their fees are usually 5%. There is no escrow and no title insurance in Panama, though a secure transaction can be made through a local bank. We recommend you have land surveyed before you purchase it. And donāt purchase any property without … [Read more...]
A thousand hats in La Pintada
(Panama America) More than a thousand hats and 30 carts were the main attraction of the National Festival Parade Painted Hat, which was held today at The Painted. For the first time, the streets were filled with The Painted folklore, tamborito and hats, mostly painted, young children and adults who wore with pride. The Painted Hat Festival seeks to recognize the work of the … [Read more...]
Morning jungle hike from Casco Viejo
(Arco Properties) Staying at Las Clementinas Hotel in Casco Viejo and love to exercise?Ā Just let the concierge know that you are interested in hiking to Cerro Ancon!Ā Join the owners of the hotel for their morning exercise routine and get to learn about Panama`s history while hiking the rainforest of Ancon Hill.Ā If you like jogging, the ātourā takes about an hour. If you are … [Read more...]