No matter how you arrive or leave Puerto Armuelles, except by boat, you have to pass through the border town of Paso Canoas, known locally as the “Frontera”. It is the turn off from the PanAmerican Highway and a short…
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The long awaited Cinta Costera project (beach promenade) Puerto Armuelles para, en el distrito de Barú, province of Chiriquí, was presented to the public, followed by a citizen vote, on December 19, 2019. There was an enthusiastic roar of approval…
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June 14, 2020 at 4am the gun will sound to start the very first international marathon in Puerto Armuelles, Panama ~ Maratón Internacional de Puerto Armuelles. Get your running shoes out because there is still time to practice and joint…
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I’ve collected a few photos, past and present, including the demolition and construction of the new baseball stadium in Puerto Armuelles. Read more about the project, scheduled to open in February 2020, here: Brand New Baseball Stadium in Puerto Armuelles…
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I spoke with the construction crew yesterday and they say that the new Glorias Deportivas Baruenses stadium in Puerto Armuelle should be open in February. It is an impressive structure, right at the roundabout coming into downtown! If you have…
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This small home is Priced to Sell! ONLY $24,950 The House sits on on large lot in El Palmar, about 5 minutes north of downtown Puerto Armuelles. Puerto has all the amenities needed including a brand new hospital, restaurants,…
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Better days are coming for the District of Barú! 2021 will be the year that long overdue progress begins, starting with the construction of the Puerto Armuelles multi-purpose fiscal pier. In addition to the pier, projects such as the Malecón…
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I came across an ad for the “Sunday Special” at a beachfront bar/restaurant called IBIZA in Puerto Armuelles. Well, that is a place we haven’t tried yet! Patrick and I decided to take them up on their special ‘6 beers…
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AMPYME (La Autoridad de la Micro, Pequeña y Mediana Empresa) is the National Small Business Association of Panama, which provides training and seed money for entrepreneurs throughout the country. The new General Manager, Samuel Bardayan, is from Puerto Armuelles. The…
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Shaking things up on her way to becoming a World boxing champion, representing Panama, is Yaditza Pérez, better known as “La Tigrilla”, a porteña from Puerto Armuelles. Yaditza’s boxing career began as a coincidence. About nine years ago she decided to…
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