Panama mega investments are going forward full steam ahead. With the Presidential elections coming up next week, the current President Martin Torrijos Espino is eager to cut the ribbons and inaugurate it. Check out this recent aerial photo showing the big park extending through the coast.

The great thing about Casco is that almost always there is something going on. April 25th the National Theatre will host a concert from Latin American authors. See the info here...

Low tide in Casco Viejo uncovers secret spots all over. Only available for limited time, as they hide again once the tide goes up.

So many things that you end up taking for granted when you live in Casco Viejo. But when you think about them, you realize how special it is to live here. Good stuff for free in every corner!

With health coverage droping in countries like the United States it makes sense for people to look for other options. It seems that Panama is almost 50% cheaper than the States and quality isn´t compromised.

Looking for rent an apartment or a commercial space in Casco Viejo? Here are the options available right now!

Running from one side to the other, Ivana and her daughter receives you into their recently opened Pana Art store with a big smile.

Obama is lifting finally parts of the Cuban embargo. While you are thinking on traveling to Cuba, read this first....

United Nation´s economic agency for Latin America and the Caribbean called CEPAL (Comision Economica para America Latina y el Caribe / Economic Comission for Latin America and the Caribbean) published in its website their growth projections for the region for 2009. According to their economic study, Panama will grow over 3% this year, leading the region´s development and surviving the crisis better than its peers (at least for 2009).

All of this happening in Plaza Herrera! while always considered the "back" of San Felipe, somehow I´m getting the impression of being at a cutting edge front.

Emerging artists, locals, investors, art, music and criollo food. Casco Viejo has become Panama´s reference for cultural events. But there is more to it than meets the eye...