A classic scene: tourist wants to go to Casco Viejo and asks a taxi driver to take him. The taxi says, oh no, it is dangerous. Don´t go there. Actually, ask most Panamanians and you are crazy to even consider living here. But somehow a miracle happens: the visitor (now really curious about the place) gets to Casco Viejo... and

For me, Santa Ana is a great place, full of life. Shops opening to the street, people everywhere, vegetable markets on the sidewalks and the great park full of people doing nothing or discussing politics, which is pretty much the same. I just came back from shopping and took these pictures. Enjoy!

I don´t know if you have noticed, but we set up a calendar to input all the events. So send us yours! Here is the final schedule for the FAE (Festival internacional de Artes Escenicas 2008)

Calendar of events in Casco Viejo, Panama

With all the world’s climate issues, we would like to take this opportunity to get everyone thinking about a more sustainable Casco, an example to the rest of Panama City. The seeds are already getting planted... join us! there is a fun contest here, where you can really make the difference.

There are several, but this one is actually quite nice in the sense that it shows the neighborhood from a street level, not too polished, just as is.

Last night most of Panama´s socialites (or our version of it anyways) gathered in Paseo Las Bovedas, to the launch party of Quintessentially in Casco Antiguo. Don´t miss the photos, I´m sure they´ll be quite popular between some of our visitors...

I was walking by Plaza Herrera, and pum!

Our friend Mary sent us this interesting article. I smiled at the phrase "the secret is out" since it´s been out for a while now, but a good word out is always welcomed!

Organized by Enrique King, this festival will gather artists from United States, Spain, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, Cuba and Mexico.