For years, the Barú Free Zone (Zona Franca de Barú) felt like a sleeping giant. Established under Law No. 19 of 2001 in Puerto Armuelles, it possessed an undeniable geographic jackpot: direct land access to the Costa Rican border and…
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Here is an illustrative rendering of the Puerto Armuelles multipurpose pier, based on publicly available AMP project information and the general configuration shown in AMP project presentations. *Not an official design rendering. When we last wrote about the Puerto Armuelles…
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To operate directly within the adjacent 35-hectare logistics park and secure 0% tax exemptions, you must first establish a legal entity in Panama and then apply for formal affiliation with the Barú Free Zone Board. Step 1: Corporate Incorporation…
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Not all port locations offer the same conditions or benefits.Technical analyses show that Puerto Armuelles has important advantages over other locations: deep waters near the coast, existing road access, and space available to grow in the future. In addition, the…
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< Click the video above to watch the interview with Zulma Guerra in Spanish. English translation below. What are your top three strategic priorities for the Free Zone over the next 2 to 5 years, and how do you plan…
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The Barú Free Zone is a strategic special economic, commercial, industrial, tourist, and logistics zone located in Puerto Armuelles, Barú District, Chiriquí Province, Republic of Panama. Operating under a highly competitive Special Fiscal and Customs Regime, it is specifically tailored…
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Puerto Armuelles is continuing to attract attention as plans move forward to transform its port into a multipurpose facility capable of supporting a much broader range of commercial activities. While construction on the first stage of the Puerto Armuelles Multipurpose…
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Puerto Armuelles is getting ready for a weekend of waves, competition, and community spirit as young surfers from across Panama head to Barú for a special event on the Pacific coast. On August 15 and 16, Los Olivos Beach will…
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This is obviously my personal opinion and I am an avid burger girl. My choices were based on flavor, size of the burger (am I eating mostly bun?), sides provided, and overall value. If you have a favorite I did…
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A major shift is underway for one of the most critical industrial assets in the Barú region. The Panamanian government has announced plans to acquire the remaining 41% private stake in Petroterminal de Panamá (PTP), a move that will place…
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