Monthly Archive: August 2015
Barbers & Hair Salons
Old fashioned barber shops that use a straight edge razor can still be found in Puerto Armuelles. Get a close shave or haircut for as little as $2! Salons provide every service from hair-styling and color to manicures and pedicures….
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Auto Parts & Repair
There are several larger auto parts and repair services in Puerto Armuelles, and even more small “mom & pop” shops at someone’s home or in their yard, conveniently located in the various barrios. Taller Marcos B. downtown Puerto Armuelles, Repair…
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Health & Fitness
The residents of Puerto Armuelles spend a good deal of time outside and walking around town. Baseball is a popular sport here, as is bicycling, fishing, and fitness. There are also facilities offering spa and massage services. There are sporting…
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Fishing Supplies
Fishing is a popular sport and local business in Puerto Armuelles. Supplies can be found at many of the hardware stores (ferreteria) and department stores (almacen) around town. There is also a good selection at City Mall, at the Fronterra….
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Hardware Stores (Ferreteria)
Most hardware stores in Puerto Armuelles keep the smaller merchandise behind the counter. Customers walk up to the clerk at the counter and tell them what they are looking for. They will go behind them, or into a warehouse, and…
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Tide Swells Taking a Toll in Puerto Armuelles
During the past two months here in Puerto Armuelles, we have been experiencing some bigger than usual tide swells. As a result, there have been over a dozen homes and businesses along the coastal areas affected by flooding. Warnings are…
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Puerto Armuelles Surf Spot – “the Pier”
If four surfers being in the water on one day means “crowded”, then Puerto Armuelles may be the surf town for you! There are actually several pretty good locations to catch a wave along the Pacific Coast of the Burica…
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July 17, 2015 – New Roads in the Old Banana Zone
Construction is becoming a common sight everywhere you turn these days in Puerto Armuelles. It all points towards continued progress and growth in our little town! The Ministry of Public Works (MOP), under the direction of President Juan Carlos Varela,…
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Omar Moreno
This is a photograph of Omar Moreno, a professional Major League Baseball player who was born in Puerto Armuelles. He played from 1975-1986 and his team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, won the World Series championship in 1979. Go to the…
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