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Panama City, Panama (February, 2007)

Panama City was rebuilt in 1673 in a location, which is known as the Casco Viejo (Old Quarter) of the city. Casco Viejo is the oldest city on the Pacific coast of the Americas and is reminiscent of the French Quarter of New Orleans. Located at the mouth of the Panama Canal, just minutes outside Panama City, Casco Viejo is a true cultural gem. When the French made their attempt to build the Panama Canal in 1881, Casco Viejo was where they hung out. As a result, Casco Viejo is filled with French architecture and balconies, which overlap the Spanish architecture. In 1998, UNESCO recognized Casco Viejo as a World Heritage historical and cultural preservation site.
Panama City, Panama cover page.
Panama City, Panama cover page.		 Map of Panama with the star indicating the Panama City.
Map of Panama with the star indicating the Panama City.		 The Old Town of Panama City is called Casco Viejo (which means old helmet in Spanish).
The Old Town of Panama City is called "Casco Viejo" (which means old helmet in Spanish).		 Casco Viejo is the historic center of today's capital. It is a quiet, charming district with narrow streets.
Casco Viejo is the historic center of today's capital. It is a quiet, charming district with narrow streets.
Statue of Pablo Arosenema (sorry, I don't know who he was) in a square in Casco Viejo.
Statue of Pablo Arosenema (sorry, I don't know who he was) in a square in Casco Viejo.		 Wall along Casco Viejo with the muddy shoreline in the foreground and French and Spanish colonial buildings in the background.
Wall along Casco Viejo with the muddy shoreline in the foreground and French and Spanish colonial buildings in the background.		 At the tip of Panama City tip lies French Park, a monument to the French builders who started the Panama Canal.
At the tip of Panama City tip lies French Park, a monument to the French builders who started the Panama Canal.		 A closer view of the monument at French Park.
A closer view of the monument at French Park.
Nice juxtoposition of a colonial lamp and the monument.
Nice juxtoposition of a colonial lamp and the monument.		 On top of the monument is a rooster.
On top of the monument is a rooster.		 These Indians were selling their wares on the walkway that goes around the monument.
These Indians were selling their wares on the walkway that goes around the monument.		 This Indian woman would not let me photograph her.
This Indian woman would not let me photograph her.
After I gave her some money, she let me take her picture.
After I gave her some money, she let me take her picture.		 The walkway called las Bóvedas (literally meaning the Vaults) goes around the monument and juts out into the Pacific.
The walkway called "las Bóvedas" (literally meaning the Vaults) goes around the monument and juts out into the Pacific.		 Panama City skyline as seen from Las Bóvedas. The Amador Causeway and Bridge of the Americas can also be seen from the walkway.
Panama City skyline as seen from Las Bóvedas. The Amador Causeway and Bridge of the Americas can also be seen from the walkway.		 View of the muddy shoreline of the Bay of Panama.
View of the muddy shoreline of the Bay of Panama.
Las Bóvedas passageway with gorgeous flowers and overhead trellises.
Las Bóvedas passageway with gorgeous flowers and overhead trellises.		 A photo stop of me with a monkey (belonging to a vendor) on my shoulder. My tour guide is behind me.
A photo stop of me with a monkey (belonging to a vendor) on my shoulder. My tour guide is behind me.		 This feline Panamanian was also worthy of a photo as it had a good stretch in the sun!
This feline Panamanian was also worthy of a photo as it had a good stretch in the sun!		 A dilapidated, but charming, colonial house in Casco Viejo.
A dilapidated, but charming, colonial house in Casco Viejo.
Beautiful painted wood carving over the door of the colonial house.
Beautiful painted wood carving over the door of the colonial house.		 View of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama (built in 1674) in the El Casco Viejo area of Panama City.
View of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama (built in 1674) in the El Casco Viejo area of Panama City.		 Interesting shot of the little girl going up the stairs in the shadows with the cathedral in the background.
Interesting shot of the little girl going up the stairs in the shadows with the cathedral in the background.		 View of Plazas de la Independencia in front of Metropolitan Cathedral.
View of Plazas de la Independencia in front of Metropolitan Cathedral.
Presidencia de la República building in Plazas de la Independencia.
Presidencia de la República building in Plazas de la Independencia.		 Another view of the Presidencia de la República building in the El Casco Viejo area of Panama City.
Another view of the Presidencia de la República building in the El Casco Viejo area of Panama City.		 Statues are on top of the building and the writing pro populo et civitate (meaning for the population and civilization).
Statues are on top of the building and the writing "pro populo et civitate" (meaning "for the population and civilization").		 Tugboat crossing the Bay of Panama.
Tugboat crossing the Bay of Panama.
One of Panama's colorful painted buses colloquially known as diablo rojo (red devil).
One of Panama's colorful painted buses colloquially known as "diablo rojo" (red devil).		 This diablo rojo bus passed by with this kid hanging out the door.
This "diablo rojo" bus passed by with this kid hanging out the door.

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Nancy 19-Feb-2008 19:36
Enjoyed your pictures. My husband and I are going in March. Can you get around without a car?
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