(Panama Gringo) Renting in Panama City is often comparable to renting in similar neighborhoods in major US cities. But, the historic Casco Viejo (or Old City) district of Panama City is surprisingly affordable when compared to similar historic districts. Casco Viejo has undergone a major revitalization in recent years and was also named a World Heritage site in 2003.With a … [Read more...]
Los Del Patio Theater and Dance in Casco Viejo
(Panamacascoviejo) When you say you are from “el patio” in Panama (which literally means from the “backyard”) you are saying you are a local. “Los Del Patio” is a theatre and dance space that is just opening (formally, since they`ve already started theatre courses for kids ) at Calle 3era, next to the National Theatre at Panama`s 338 year old Colonial City (Casco … [Read more...]
Jazz and its lovers beat out the rain in Casco Viejo
(NewsroomPanama) Panama’s 8th Jazz Festival grand finale was looking like a watered down version of previous events as the rain that dragged on into the dry season, poured down on Cathedral Square, Casco Viejo on Saturday (January 15). Umbrellas kept off the rain, jazz bought out the sun Usually the area is packed by soon after midday for the free nine hour concert, … [Read more...]
Panama City: Casco Viejo rising
(Gadling) Casco Viejo is on the edge, but of what? Depending on who you talk to, Panama City's old town, Casco Viejo, has either already peaked or only recently managed to identify how it might achieve its prime. The neighborhood is inarguably gorgeous. Beautifully renovated structures share space with completely decrepit buildings. There are plazas, churches, convent … [Read more...]