Living in Casco Viejo
Places you cannot miss on a stroll through Casco Viejo
Welcome to one of Panama's most emblematic colonial gems, Casco Viejo, a place that has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. This historic quarter is brimming with history, culture and life, offering an unparalleled experience for locals and...
Panama’s Casco Antiguo and its architectural treasure
Casco Viejo was declared a national historic monument in 1976 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. This site has amazing colonial architecture such as the Iglesia de la Merced. Architect and urban planner, Pablo Garcia De Paredes comments that the traces of the...
Reasons to invest in Casco Viejo
Panamanian law offers excellent benefits to investors in the Historic Monumental Ensemble of Panama's Casco Antiguo thanks to a 10-year tax exemption regime. Rey Bazán, real estate advisor of the Activentas team, who has more than 15 years of experience in the sector...
Have you already visited the “Mola” Museum in Casco Viejo?
The "Mola" Museum, located in the El Colegio II building, José de Obaldía San Felipe Street, houses the enriching history of the "mola". This textile craft is composed of several layers of overlapping fabrics that mimic both geometric and natural designs. They make...
Living in Casco Viejo according to Forbes
Casco Antiguo, among the 12 best neighborhoods in the world, according to Forbes. Casco Antiguo, better known as Casco Viejo in Panama City, is among the 12 best neighborhoods in the world, according to Forbes magazine in collaboration with Ann Abel, writer and editor...
The Arco Chato and its wonderful history
Over the years, the Arco Chato has been considered one of the wonders of architecture, since, due to its incomparable engineering and its mystique, stories about its construction and details that highlight the work of the colonial era were formed. A majestic jewel...
Cathedral Basílica Santa María La Antigua
This church was built between 1688 and 1794, its main façade presents a series of architectural elements typical of primate churches, such as the Cross of Caravaca, the Papal Emblem and the keys to the city. The main altarpiece was restored in 2018, as was the...