This video was taken by the late Lee Zeltzer in 2011. Even though it is five years old, not much has changed in Puerto Armuelles. You can get a good feel for what it is like to drive from the…
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There are actually quite a few special landmarks in and around Puerto Armuelles, Panama. The most obvious is the old Banana Pier that can be seen from just about any location along the beaches. Some landmarks are obvious while others…
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This is a photographer’s perspective of unique abandoned buildings around the beach town of Puerto Armuelles. Old buildings often reveal clues from the past. What is the story behind these…
We have a photo taken of the old banana pier in 1936 – the quality is not great, but you can see that it held a train back in those days! Another shot of the pier taken in 2015 –…
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A short video taken by some tourist on a fishing trip in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. 2015
Puerto Armuelles has a range of hostels and hotels from around $10-125 per night. Although we attempt to stay current with prices, they are subject to change, so be sure to contact the accommodations to verify prices when you make…
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There is not a veterinarian office in Puerto Armuelles. Here are two Porteños (not sure if they are actually doctors!) who will make a house call for your pets. Cesar – Barrio El Palmar……..6766-1700, 6266-3202, 6910-0829 Rima – Barrio San Jose………6788-5396…
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This page contains the contact information of the various Municipal offices, National Offices located in Puerto Armuelles, and other public business entities in town. El Alcalde del Distrito de Baru (Mayor) Franklin Valdez 507-770-7396 Municipal Court Baru Privince of…
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* Banco Nacional de Panama– Downtown Puerto Armuelles (Barrio Nacional). ATM, banking, exchange services.www.banconal.com.pa 507-770-7420 * Caja de Ahorros– Llano Marin. http://www.cajadeahorros.com.pa/Paginas/inicio.aspx 507-770-7374 * Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito- Barrio Nacional. Cooperative/Credit Union jsanjur@ cacsa.com.pa 507-770-9511 *…
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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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