Gentrification continues in San Felipe

Panama is continuing the success of the Casco Antiguo district by extending the effort to carefully restore historical architecture into the surrounding neighborhoods.  At the same time, the Cinta Costera, Panama's relatively system of waterfront highways and parks, is being extended to accomodate the increased activity in the area.  Seen here, the skilled local craftsmen nestled in with the fishing fleet, buildings that are to be restored, and the results of some of their previous efforts.

Sigue el éxito del Casco Antiguo con el expansión del esfuerzo de restauración a los barrios alrededor.  Hace poco, Panama consiguió nueva fachada con la cinta costera, y ahora se extiende para juntar con San Felipe y acomodar el incremento de actividad en la área.  Aquí: trabajadores locales y sus edificios.

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Panama's alternative scene

Last night I wandered the moody streets of Panama's old city looking for a bar that moves.  With tents and torches, La Casona, as it's known, occupies ruined buildings of Casco Viejo before they are restored to their original condition, giving home to a unique mix of alternative music, styles, and personalities.  Past the midnight food stands, through the quinta Alley, down a broken stairway onto a rock balcony overlooking the ocean, I found it.  The lights of the Panama Canal twinkled in the distance and the red stage flood washed over me as an acoustic night, showcasing local singer/songwriter talent, got underway.  The mix of people is amazing.  I met circus performers, Spanish businessmen, emigres from Colombia, visitors from Venezuela, onlookers from the United States, and as always, the strong local contingent cheering on their friends.  Panama is a party.  If you want glittering glass nightclubs and a Miami style dance scene, we've got that, but if you're on a different vibe, well, we've got that too!

Hay una vibra diferente en la Casona, el bar que se a veces mude en casco antiguo de Panama.  Aquí: Artistas y publico en una noche mostrando talentos músicos locales en una 'Ola Acústica'.  

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Panama is Culture

Panama's old city is home to historical architecture which is being carefully maintained and put to use.  Seen here: the Ministry of Justice, Plaza de la Catedral, and the National Theater, which regularly holds classical concerts and cultural performance Art exhibitions.  

El Casco Antiguo de la Ciudad de Panama es lleno de arquitectura colonial que se mantiene y se usa hasta el sol de hoy.  Visto aquí: el Ministro de Justicia, la Plaza de la Catedral, y el Teatro Nacional, cuna de eventos conciertos e eventos culturales en el país.  

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