Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo opened last month, making it the world’s sixth over-the-top Sofitel Legend.
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Its not often that a UNESCO-listed district can claim a new addition.
But one of the most iconic buildings in Casco Viejo is the former Union Club, built in 1917.
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We are a hidden oasis, general manager David Kianni tells me.
From the exterior, it really is tough to gauge the size of the hotel.
It’s when many of Casco Viejo’s buildings were constructed.
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Those gardens, incidentally, are where I spotted singer Gloria Estefan having lunch the day I arrived.
Italian chef Lorenzo Di Gravio helms the five restaurants and bars.
Panama is a hub, with its canal connecting all corners of the globe.
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We recognize that the country is a gem, that theres so much to offer, Kianni says.
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