Casco Viejo

Panama City most notable sightseeing and Street Photography Extraordinaire, a UNESCO World Heritage location.

Main entrance to Casco Viejo

Early 20th Century Architecture

This neighbor building caught my eye, contrasting colors with chaos.

National Flag, on the way to the Presidential Palace.

In Casco Viejo you can find very fine dining at affordable prices. The Art Deco decoration is evident on many buildings.

Kuna lady selling artisanship and jewelry

One of the entrances for the Concert Hall

Lots of fabric, and lots of colors are around the Old Town square and plazas.

Some buildings are in the process of renovation, while I think some are left as they are, since it retains the centennial aspect of the whole environment.

Kid glancing out of the door.

There are many families still living in Casco Viejo. They are reluctant to leave the place, even though many are offered small fortunes to leave.

 

Main Cathedral in Main Square. On weekends you can see many tents selling mostly artisanships, apparel, hats, artisan jewelry and street treats.

Photographic Challenge. Getting a picture of a Kuna lady like this one is really a challenge. They don't want their picture taken. They hide or wave you out when you point your camera at them. I had to use a long lens to capture these, and still, they noticed me and hide.

Is kind of an odd reaction, so why dressing so colorful?

This poor old doggy was barking at the birds and tourists. Not really annoying anyone, but kind of saying: Hey! I'm here. Don't step on me!

Detail of the Cathedral cross

This is really a strange place. They don't sell anything, but they have these weird animals adorning the building. Pintoresque. at best.

A local, waiting for customer.

Contrasting the lady tourist colorful dress, with the bars.

Another view of the balconies.

There are many churches. This one in particular is being renovated completely.

Inside the church, through a hallway to the internal patio.

Main square Cathedral through one of the allies.

They guys keep flying over the bay, fishing and doing air shows to peasants.

Vertical Neighborhood.

Fisherman on the bay

On this image, you can see the Presidential Palace and the cuppola of Main Square Cathedral.

On our way home, in a Metrobus.

Double Speed