After visiting the "Old Panama" ruins we went to Casco Viejo where Panama City was relocated after Old Panama was destroyed and where the Presidential Palace is also situated. There are a lot of areas that are under "renovation" still but a lot of historical buildings and some great restaurants as well. It is located on a "peninsula" that juts out into Panama Bay and so is surrounded by many water views. There is a lot of history here as well and many samples of local cuisine and art can be found here.
Entering Casco Viejo in Panama City, Panama
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| Many of the old buildings have been restored. |
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| There are several old churches to visit. |
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| "The Square" is a popular place to eat lunch and stroll. |
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| Memorial Statue in front of square. |
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| Enjoying lunch around the square. |
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| Egret "Sentries" guard the Presidential Palace. |
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| Guards patrol 24/7 |
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| Main entrance to Presidential Palace. |
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| One of several historic churches. |
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| Altar of gold in one church that remained buried for over half a century to keep it from being looted by the Spaniards. |
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| Strolling along seawall at low tide. (The tides rise and fall an average of 18 feet!) |
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| Casco Viejo with Panama City skyline in the background. |
One of the Emberer Indians displaying her hand-stitched
embroidered colorful "Mola" squares.
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