The first time I had lunch at Marieth, I was surprised to find a swirl of spaghetti on my plate along with the typical Panamanian fare. Plates are generous and tasty, which makes this little restaurant a local favorite in…
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You may have heard the rumors around Puerto Armuelles recently regarding the commercial revival of the banana industry by Del Monte. This would be a huge boost to the local economy! Del Monte has made progress in their negotiations with…
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El Carmen is one of the busiest barrios in Puerto Armuelles! Taxi cabs are whizzing by all day long, along with other cars, people walking and riding bikes, and an assortment of dogs. The main street of downtown Puerto, Avenida…
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This is one of those hidden gems that is a little off the beaten track. Until recently, there was not even a sign to indicate where it was. Not an uncommon thing in Puerto Armuelles! El Buen Sabor serves a…
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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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