Casco Viejo in Panama City wasn't always the vibrant, world-class destination it is today. Just a few decades ago, much of the historic district had been left to decay and certainly not a place you’d visit if you were in the country. Today, it stands as one of Latin America's greatest urban revival stories.
In today's episode, I sit down with my good friend and Panama developer Simone Di Giovanni to discuss Casco Viejo's remarkable transformation and what makes Panama such a compelling place to live and invest. Enjoy!
IN TODAY’S EPISODE
- Tune in as Simone shares why he left his native Italy and ultimately chose Panama over Miami as his new home abroad
- Listen in as we discuss the remarkable transformation of Casco Viejo from a neglected historic district into one of Panama's most visited destinations
- Learn why Plaza Santa Ana is becoming the next chapter in Casco Viejo's revival and why it continues to attract investors
- Hear why all the pieces have come together to make Casco Viejo one of Latin America's greatest urban revival stories
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