Paseo de Las Bóvedas — Attraction in San Felipe

Make sure you visit the café at the rooftop of the Spanish Culture Institute, a fairly new, stylish but totally non commercial place. Have a sundowner there, the view from the terrace is breathtaking, sun setting over the Old Town on one side and the last rays of sun reflecting in the glass facades over the skyline of Panama City. Try the Maracuja Mojito and be suprised how they serve it. Order Croquetas to go along as nibbles, outstanding... Then you stroll along the Bougainvillea covered walkway and meet some "Muelles de San Blas" selling their lovely indigenous handicraft - little hand embroidered squares with ancient geometrical motives or more modern ones. Remember "white" is not a native color, those motives are a "line extension" of the product. Make lovely little pillows, or collect several and stitch them together to make a patchwork blanket or simply frame them, they are all unique pieces of native art. Sizes may vary from 8-12 inches squared... Prices are defintely lower than at any mall, as they sell direct. They start at USD 20. The pieces are typically stitched together, so don't be fooled if you are pointing at one and the lady tears it off, the price goes per square. Don't haggle too much, these indigenous people have a tough life and are working hard but they proudly present their craftsmanship and don't beg for anything. It pays off to support ancient craftsmanship, it is an "endangered species"...anyhow, I thoroughly enjoyed this...

A very good place in the Old Panama City (Casco Viejo) realm with many artists selling their creations in the Estevan Huerta.

This is one of the artists named, Cesar. He draws creative illustrations on cotton t-shirts with a pen filled with bleach. The result is what you see on his shirts in the photos.

The colors of his illustrations or drawings will change based on the t-shirt color's dye reacting to the bleach and how much emphasis (pen strokes) he applies. The more bleach strokes applied, the lighter the artwork color becomes and vice versa.

He can do custom artwork, but it depends on exactly what it is. You will have to ask him exactly what you'd like though and he'd have to ok it in addition to the price as well.

Drop by, say hello to Cesar, and see his aristic work at a very fair...

🌿 Paseo de Las Bóvedas – Historie, ambacht & een adembenemend uitzicht

Mijn bezoek aan Paseo de Las Bóvedas in Casco Viejo, Panama City was een prachtige ervaring. Dit schilderachtige wandelpad langs de oude stadsmuren biedt een adembenemend uitzicht over de skyline en de Baai van Panama. De combinatie van geschiedenis, cultuur en natuur maakt deze plek echt bijzonder.

⭐ Wat maakt deze plek uniek? ✔ Authentieke ambachtelijke markt – handgemaakte sieraden & kleurrijke Mola-stoffen. 🎨👜 ✔ Groene promenade – een natuurlijke boog van klimplanten zorgt voor schaduw. 🌿🌞 ✔ Rustige sfeer – bankjes om even te pauzeren & te genieten van het uitzicht. 🏙️🌊 ✔ Spectaculair contrast – moderne skyline vs. koloniale charme. 🏛️🏗️

✅ Aanbeveling: Perfect voor een ontspannen wandeling, het ontdekken van lokale kunst en een magisch uitzicht over Panama City. Een must-visit als je in de stad bent!

💖 A grateful heart is a magnet...