Paseo de Las Bovedas
Paseo de Las Bovedas
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Marcia H
Panama155 contributions
Aug 2022
Attended elementary school around the corner so this was a regular view which I could see from one of my classroom windows. Last month I brought my girlfriend, and chose to go up the stairs around the other side, and down this side. We were chuckling and having a good time while talking about the many stairs.
Written September 19, 2022
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Goal100Countries
Cheltenham, UK598 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
Th monument here was built as a tribute to the French who originally tried an failed to build the Panama canal. The monument is impressive and has a number of inscriptions. the walkway is beautiful and the view of the city's skyline is really something.
Written January 11, 2019
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backpacker31
Boynton Beach, FL5,880 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
Ruins of Panama’s former city prison. Today, there are cultural exhibitions housed here. In the immediate area are vendors selling tourist trinkets. Adjacent are fabulous views of the Panama City skyline as well as a monument honoring the French effort in building the Canal.
Written January 28, 2019
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danfriedmanmd
Miller Place, NY2,194 contributions
Dec 2018
I really wanted to read about teddy roosevelt, Carlos Finlay, and the creation of the Panama Canal but the displays are in Spanish and there was no one I could ask to help translate. I could read only 1/2 of the information.
Written December 27, 2018
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Stevenage, UK1,710 contributions
Feb 2017
We were attracted by the central monument and climbed the steps around it to the upper level and the pathway leading along the sea wall. Originally built by the Spanish as part of the city defenses it affords great views out to The Bridge of the Americas and over the waterways leading to the Panama Canal. Beware the area is a little exposed and strong winds can cause clothing to blow about and can lead to a little embarrassment, but the birds gliding by seem to enjoy it.
Written April 7, 2017
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,850 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
Often there is a breeze, as the paseo is right on the shore line behind the plaza de Francia. Many native Panamanians in traditional dress sell crafts and souvenirs. I did not know they make up 12% of the population and that their blood runs through another 65%. What they make is very colorful.
In the evening the paseo is a place where couples meet Sometimes there is romantic music or a singer.
In the evening the paseo is a place where couples meet Sometimes there is romantic music or a singer.
Written February 7, 2017
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Jarko2015
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,731 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
As you stroll to the furthest edge of Casco Viejo, you'll reach this monument that can be viewed either from the walkway that is above it, or you can descend the steps into the park where it sits. Either way, it's an interesting point to see in the neighbourhood.
Written December 3, 2016
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Jussara Nunes P
Amsterdam, The Netherlands5,869 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
Very close to the "Plaza de Francia" in "Casco Viejo", the old town from Panamá City, it's located the Bovedas.
They are an area that is part of the protection of the city and it has rooms that were used in the past as storage and as a dungeon. It dated from 1600, when the Panamá Vieja (the original city) was abandoned and the Casco Viejo started as the new town of Panamá. Today, these area is the old town and the Bovedas are there to tell histories.
They were renovated in the 80s and currently there is a restaurant with the same name and an art gallery.
When going up the stairs from the close Plaza de Francia, there is a walking area that gives a wonderful view of the skyline of Panamá City.
They are an area that is part of the protection of the city and it has rooms that were used in the past as storage and as a dungeon. It dated from 1600, when the Panamá Vieja (the original city) was abandoned and the Casco Viejo started as the new town of Panamá. Today, these area is the old town and the Bovedas are there to tell histories.
They were renovated in the 80s and currently there is a restaurant with the same name and an art gallery.
When going up the stairs from the close Plaza de Francia, there is a walking area that gives a wonderful view of the skyline of Panamá City.
Written November 7, 2016
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dmittleman
Palm Beach Gardens, FL1,412 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
Walking along the top of the walls of Casco Viejo, this pedestrian walkway provides outstanding views of the Panama City skyline as well as stands of local artisans offering their goods. The views of Plaza de la Francia are quite nice.
Written September 5, 2016
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Jussara Nunes P
Amsterdam, The Netherlands5,869 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
This area is called " El Paseo de las Bovedas", the "Bovedas" walk and it's mainly an area just after the French square in the Panama old town, at the margin of the Pacific ocean, where the main defence system of the old town was built.
It's a very nice area for a walk in the old town (Casco Viejo), since you can pass through the area where there is a handcraft fair, then the French square, which has lots of history in its sculptures honouring the French people who started building the Panama Canal.
When you passed the French square and go up a set of stairs to the Bovedas walk, the view is wonderful, either, to one side of the old town and the sea.
It's a very nice area for a walk in the old town (Casco Viejo), since you can pass through the area where there is a handcraft fair, then the French square, which has lots of history in its sculptures honouring the French people who started building the Panama Canal.
When you passed the French square and go up a set of stairs to the Bovedas walk, the view is wonderful, either, to one side of the old town and the sea.
Written October 7, 2014
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