In November 2021, Mayor of Baru, Marcos Beitia, delivered the order to proceed with another road improvement project in the interior. This is a 13.5-kilometer highway project that will benefit the communities of Monte Verde, Llano Bonito, Alto Guaymi, La…
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This is a nice video that shows downtown Puerto Armuelles from the new stadium to the old pier. It also has some good views of the coastline and the airport. Both the Pier and the Airport have been approved for…
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It’s whale season in Panama and these magnificent creatures can often be spotted from the shoreline or fishing pangas along the Burica Peninsula. Many people report seeing them and occasionally someone captures the sight with a phone video or pictures.This…
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There are some great old photos of Puerto Armuelles in this video from 100% Porteños. Pictures from the old banana fincas, railroads, and many of the old buildings, some of which can still be seen around town. Enjoy a glimpse into Puerto’s…
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This is a model of the new Dionisio Arrocha Hospital, currently under construction in Puerto Armuelles. The video is from the CSS (Social Security Fund) of Panama and shows where the various components of each of the phases will be…
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In this video, I am interviewing Joaquin Atencio, at Punta Burica High School in Limones about the Corpachi Eco Trail. If you have not gone on this nature hike, just 15 minutes south of Puerto Armuelles, I highly recommend it for…
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Chiquita Banana (previously United Fruit Company) has a deep rooted history in Puerto Armueles and Baru. Did you know that Chiquita was the first company to ever brand a fruit? Their commercials and marketing were some of the most effective…
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Does anyone remember seeing this commercial on TV? Since Chiquita has such a deep history in Puerto Armuelles, I thought I’d share this one. For history of the Chiquita commercials and the jingle’s Lyrics CLICK HERE
It used to be that the only way to get to Punta Burica was to drive most of the way along the beach at low tide. Punta Burica is as far south of Puerto Armuelles as you can go, all the…
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The Pier (El Muelle) was built in 1936 by the Chiriqui Land Company, but later became the property of the Panamanian government. It allowed large cargo ships to dock in Puerto for the loading of the bananas for export.