Casco Viejo: Panama City’s Historic Gem Packed with Flavor

Casco Viejo, also known as Casco Antiguo, is the beating heart of Panama City’s history and culture. Casco Viejo, founded in 1673 after the original Panama City was sacked by pirates, boasts a rich history. This UNESCO World Heritage Site served as the heart of Panama City for nearly 300 years, showcasing Spanish colonial architecture […]

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A Day in Panama City, Panama (February 2013)

  Walking Tour Basque Restaurant and Cevicheria for Lunch Mercado Mariscos Casco Viejo (Spanish for Old Town), also known as Casco Antiguo or San Felipe, is the historic district of Panama City. Completed and settled in 1673, it was built following the near-total destruction of the original Panamá city, Panamá Viejo in 1671, when the […]

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