Where to eat, where to stay and what to do in Casco Viejo, Panama. Restaurants, bars, theatres and more

Attention surfers! we actually have a surf wave in Casco. Only for the most adventurous ones... not for the faint of heart...

You read our newsletter and our blog and you think you like the place, but still not sure if Casco is right for you? This short list can help you out.

Events Calendar... updated! International Festival of Performance Arts coming soon...

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...