Let me start by saying this is NOT the feasibility study that was done by Nathan & Associates for Puerto Armuelles, which was contracted by the National Government of Panama. When I get word of that proposal, you will be…
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The next time you are walking along the costera in downtown Puerto, enjoying the view of the beach and pier from Malecón Park, be sure to take a short break and get a raspado from the street vendor there, if…
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I’ve been wanting to try this little seafood restaurant called “El Pulpo” in Rio Mar, but it was closed for a while due to the road construction for the new sewer lines. A friend and I finally got a chance…
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Street animals are rescued by caring individuals regularly in Puerto Armuelles. Unfortunately, a few individuals cannot keep and care for all of these strays by themselves. If you have home in your heart for an abandoned dog or cat, watch…
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One of the things that is fun to see around Puerto during the holidays is the abundance of decorations and Christmas trees that are often on the front porch or out in the yard. Usually, this is because the homes…
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The Panama Social Security office has announced plans to build a $65 million hospital in Puerto Armuelles, Chiriquí, Panama. The proposed hospital will have 130 beds and have departments for surgery, dentistry, orthopedics, internal medicine, gynecology, obstetrics, pediatrics and neonatal….
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Chiriqui has had a crime wave this past year, and most of the offenders have been under aged members of gangs. The Panama national government has been recruiting these young people to join a program that will get them off…
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