It was a weekend of fun, and learning about our southern neighbor, a small, provincial town who’s culture revolves around fishing and ranching. Hundreds of residents and visitors attended to experience life in Limones. I had no idea what to…
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Friday, January 17, 2020 was another momentous day for Puerto Armuelles! On this day, the Administrator of the Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP), Noriel Araúz, announced that on April 1st, 2020 the tender will be made public for the Design and…
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Here are some photos of the new Dionisio Arrocha Hospital in Puerto Armuelles, which opened the doors of Phase 1 on November 6th, 2019. Phase 1 includes External services and Specialized Consultations, Emergency room, Diabetes and the Injection Clinic, which…
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Almost every morning I wake up to the sound of Howler Monkeys welcoming the sunrise. It feels good to know that nature is around me and thriving. Or is it? There is an organization in Panama that is concerned about…
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The long awaited Cinta Costera project (beach promenade) for Puerto Armuelles, in the district of 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 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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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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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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