Panama's first official Creative District is transforming a historic neighborhood into the city's next great investment corridor — backed by new legislation, international funding, and 3 million tourists a year who are already showing up. Here's a number worth thinking about. Panama welcomed over 3 million international visitors in 2025 — an 8.4% jump from the previous year, and the first time the country has ever crossed that threshold. Tourism revenue hit $6.6 billion. Crui

Five minutes' walk from Casco Viejo, Santa Ana is where Panama's government has begun concentrating its next wave of cultural and infrastructure investment. Here's what's happening and why it matters for real estate. The Geography: Three Districts, One Vision Most people think "Casco Viejo" is just San Felipe. It's not. Panama's historic center is three connected neighborhoods. Each has a different stage of restoration, pricing, and regulatory treatment — but they function a