On the southwestern tip of Panama City, adjacent to the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, sits the city’s picturesque old quarter, Casco Viejo, a historic district that is getting its groove back. And for good reason: significant injections of restoration money and UNESCO World Heritage status have made it the coolest part of town. … Continue reading Panama: Casco Viejo →

posted on Friday, May 1st, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in DESTINATIONS Comments Off on Panama: Casco Viejo

Panama City’s very first hotel is recognized by UNESCO for its architectural significance within the Casco Antiguo, a designated World Heritage Site in Panama City. The Central Hotel was built in 1874 and reopened in 2016 after a major renovation restored its 135 rooms to their former glory. Developers stuck close to the original French-influenced … Continue reading Panamá: The Central Hotel →

posted on Thursday, April 30th, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in HOTELS Comments Off on Panamá: The Central Hotel