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 with smiles on their faces walking to school. Despite all their enthusiasm, truth is that most parents from the community find it very difficult to buy all the necessary books and materials. This is a campaign to raise funds to help them out. Want to be part of it? Takes very little...

Like a soldier holding the fort under "extreme weather conditions" (meaning the day was hot as hell) Mery held her head high and smiling during the last Casco Viejo Flea Market, all for a good cause: to provide information to the local population about...

Since Casco Antiguo doesn´t have formal hotels yet, finding accomodation might take some planning ahead. Check our short list so you can be ready for your next trip.

There is something special about every season, but summer in Casco Viejo is without a doubt the most fun. Starting with the jazz fest and following with all small and big cultural events. Sunny days, wonderful ambiance... Don´t get jealous...come down and join us!

I held a very interesting conversation the other day with two young fund managers about the US recession and it´s impact on Panama. One an optimist, the other a pesimist, myself in the middle, all three actually had a basic common opinion about investment here. Somehow, Bear Stearns shares it too...

I have to admit it: as a spanish speaker (and naive one when it comes out to words and literal meanings) I had no idea what a Slideluck Potshow meant. Having grown up watching movies where "pot" is used to refer to a very specific aromatic herb I was getting the idea this artistic event was getting way too artistic! Also, the blend of slide with luck really made no sense at all. But then I found out is actually a cool event, and a good thing I kept my ignorance to myself while the organizers explained everything in details...

Casco is getting ready for some major filming: the new James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace. Now, the trivia test for both panamanian and foreigners: why would the producers of James Bond choose Panama (and Casco Viejo) for their film?

Italians step into Casco Viejo! Café Due opens its doors on Avenida A and Calle 1era.

More summer activities! this time organized by the National Institute of Culture (Inac). From art courses for children to journalism workshops. A theatre festival from February 8th to the 14th and another scenic art festival from April 1st to the 6th! check out when and where are these events happening..