Have you ever gone into a public office in Panama? they take themselves quite seriously. But somehow, this "official communication" made me smile...

Next Monday 21st The Foundation Danilo Pérez has the pleasure to invite you all to the Christmas Concert at 4 p.m. in the Antiguo Concervatorio building.

During this month until January 31st of 2010 you´ll be able to appreciate the best of Panamenian Mola's at the Canal Museum in Casco Antiguo...

Last week the Economist ran an in-depth article regarding the impact of the Panama Canal expansion on the Panamanian economy. The article is a must read for anyone who is or is thinking about living or investing in Panama. It gives one of the best overviews of Panama's economy and the reasoning behind the expansion that I have seen.

Home delivery Italian Style! Going green with their pizza home delivery, Caffe Per Due starts the bicycle spark in Casco Viejo.

On December 13th, children and adults of all ages, regardless of sex and races came together at 3 pm to march for peace and nonviolence...

Cartooch strikes again! art show at Club Union

Darling new store opens in Casco Viejo!

Last Saturday House Hunters International aired an episode called "Two Best Friends Invest in Panama" featuring Casco Viejo... and me! (alias Patrizia Pinzon, not Patrizia Penzon as it was spelled in the website. The thing with Spanish is that the vocal "i" sounds like "e" in English) along with Eric and Vladimir who are childhood friends that decided to invest here and now are an active part of Casco Antiguo´s community.

Friday night, was a historic night. No one would have thought that finally a restored condominium in Casco Viejo would have the following address: Terraplen, Casa Malecon. But Friday night, the project inaugurated, in the middle of a controversial Cinta Costera project and a raw area that struggles to resist change.

Check out how young Casconians spend their afternoons... "balconeando" Panamanian Style.

December a month of joy and happiness, a month to cheer and be with your family and friends. Come and be part of the Casco Antiguo activities for this month and have fun…

Casco Viejo will have it´s own Christmas Parade. December 13th, Starting at the Public Market and up B Avenue until Plaza Catedral. Big Christmas Concert!