Giant Tree at Checkpoint
Although this landmark is not technically in Puerto Armuelles, it is one that you must pass by to get to town and we feel it is worth mentioning. As you make the drive to Puerto Armuelles from the Frontera at…
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Although this landmark is not technically in Puerto Armuelles, it is one that you must pass by to get to town and we feel it is worth mentioning. As you make the drive to Puerto Armuelles from the Frontera at…
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Baseball is a popular sport and past-time for all ages in Puerto Armuelles. A part of Puerto’s recent history, is the story of one famous professional baseball player, by the name of Omar Moreno. Omar Renan Moreno Quintero was born…
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Driving anywhere in Puerto Armuelles these days is a maze of torn up streets, construction vehicles, and detours everywhere you turn. The good news is; soon, the stinky sewer smell should be gone from several places around town (you know…
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Puerto Armuelles was a small fishing village until 1927 when It was then discovered by Henry Sterling Blair. Blair was Manager of Chiquita Banana Company in Bocas Del Toro, and came to the area to expand production. The first building…
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This tour takes you from the town monument through the old Chiquita executive neighborhoods of Las Palmas (La Zona) and Spanish Town (Buena Vista). You are welcome to take a cool dip in the newly renovated Las Palmas Community Pool (cost:…
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