There are not any Fast Food chains in Puerto Armuelles…yet. However, if you have a craving, you will find a good selection just 30 minutes north, at the Frontera (Paso Canoas). Along with the large assortment of local fondas, street…
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There is no sign to mark this popular little bakery, though you will often find a line here. As with any bakery, the variety of baked goods is much more plentiful in the mornings. I think they make the best…
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Don Carlos, an iconic downtown restaurant, started by his father, is owned and operated by Puerto humanitarian, Dr. Alberto Carbona. Located across from Malecón Park, with a spectacular view of the old Chiquita Banana Pier, this is one of my favorite dining…
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El Rancho is probably the most popular seafood restaurant in Puerto Armuelles, with both expats and locals. The food is tasty and reasonably priced and there is a pleasant ambiance in the outdoor patio setting. If you love fresh seafood,…
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Most folks in Puerto Armuelles already know that we have one of the top ranked fishing lodges in the country, Hooked on Panama, just 15 minutes south of town. Did you know there’s more to the lodge than just fishing?…
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Sometimes when I’m on the run, I stop for a quick taco at one of my favorite street vendors. Puerto’s version of a Fast Food joint! They are only $2 each and packed full of tasty ingredients. For me, one is…
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I went to Tisamar on the beach in downtown Puerto Armuelles for lunch with a couple of friends recently. There was a football (Soccer) game being televised on a big screen TV above the bar with a restaurant full of…
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Marisqueria Don Juan is one of my favorite restaurants to take visitors to Puerto Armuelles. Conveniently located right across the street from the main bus terminal, it is one of the few local eateries with air conditioning. The cheery bright…
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Just about everyone gets a craving from time to time for a tasty slice of pizza. The good news is that there are several places in Puerto Armuelles where you can satisfy that craving with an individual slice or a…
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Yesterday, Patrick and I went to downtown Puerto to do some shopping. You really can find just about anything in town if you take the time to walk around and explore the multitude of shops! Afterwards, we decided to try…
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