Yo Amo Casco

Churches have always had a special place in the life of Panama and nowhere is this devotion better exemplified than Casco Viejo. Near Plaza Herrera lies the Iglesia de San Jose and its...

Lose Yourself in Casco Viejo’s Charm and Ambiance!

Most guide books will tell you that the overwhelming majority of Panama City’s historical buildings sit in the 38 block area alternately called Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo or San Felipe....

It is Easy to Fall in Love with Casco Viejo’s Architecture!

The king of Spain once wrote to the Bishop of Panama complaining that he was parceling out land within the city limits “too eagerly” and this free spirit is reflected in the houses and...

Casco Viejo’s Iconic Chu...

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Lose Yourself in Casco Viejo&#...

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Nov 21, 2011

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CanadaPLUS Club Celebrates Carols by Candlelight i...

Casco Viejo is always the pulsing center for great events throughout the year; this Christmas a fantastic fundraiser will be taking place throughout Casco in aid of the CanadaPLUS Club. Along with a selection of church and musical groups, and Opera Panama, they will be putting the generosity back into Christmas, helping Fundación Calicanto – whose goal is to create social...

Nov 10, 2011

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Yo Amo Casco Walking Tour

The first walking tour around Casco Viejo will soon be launched by Panama Travel Group (located in Casco Viejo) detailing the vivid history and significance of the buildings within the Old Quarter. From the establishment of the city in the 1500’s and its razing at the hands of pirates to the intrigues of the Noriega years the history of this colorful settlement is bound to...

Oct 28, 2011

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