Category: CASCO VIEJO BLOG
Bocas: Unpredictable, Agreeable and Hopkins-educated Engineer
“It was me, a girl from Germany and a guy from Japan,” Bocas tells me as we sit overlooking the Pacific Ocean. “The US Embassy awarded us three full scholarships to Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland. We were the three … Read More
Casco Viejo vs. Downtown Panama City
When most tourists are planning a visit to Panama City, they’re often facing the question of whether to stay downtown or in Casco Viejo. There’s no doubt that the two, while only a mile of bayfront divides them, are vast … Read More
Casco Viejo’s Sexy Bitch
The first time I visited Casco Viejo, a significant portion of the neighborhood looked desperate. Businesses were boarded up, schools were crumbling, and teenagers stood aimlessly on street corners. Wooden porches sagged under the weight of their tenants and jury-rigged … Read More
Tending to Flowers in Casco Viejo
It would not be unfair to say that one of Casco Viejo’s most iconic characteristics, its dangling veranera flower vines and the associated task of growing them, has deeply humbled me. I moved into a new apartment several months ago … Read More
New Bars In Casco Viejo
Lately, a slew of new bars have been opening here in Casco Viejo. These new locations offer a greater variety of options for local residents and visiting tourists. Currently, there are more than 10 bars and late-night restaurants that keep … Read More
Casco Viejo Tram Making A Come Back?
Could Casco Viejo see the come back of it’s once cherished Tram? The streets have not seen the Tram since the first half of the 20th century. However, increasing the efficiency of Panama’s public transit system is high among President … Read More
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