There are quite a few hardware stores in Puerto Armuelles, and one of my favorites is Casa Cheong. They are located just to the left of Romero’s Supermarket on Avenida San José. Here you can find most of the supplies…
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This rainy season has felled quite a few large trees in and around Puerto Armuelles. Now, what to do with these trees? We used the services of a local tree trimmer and sawmill to help cut up and preserve the…
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Looking for a reliable electrician? Look no further than Onesimo Concepcion. “Oni” (as many who don’t speak Spanish call him) is one of the few licensed electricians here in Puerto. Whether you need an outlet changed or an entire house…
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In Puerto Armuelles we have a multitude of street vendors that sell everything from fresh vegetables to flowers. Today I tried one of the vendors that sells “Jugo de caña “, or sugarcane juice, at the round-a-bout . My eye caught the…
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Don’t throw away those broken shoes and handbags just yet! There is a quick and reliable shoe repair shop in downtown Puerto Armuelles that may be able to save you without breaking the bank. Zapateria “El Punto” is easy to…
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Patrick has enjoyed an old fashioned haircut at Barberia Buen Amigo every time he needs a trim since we’ve been living in Puerto. Last week we went in for his regular cut and the store was closed down. Fortunately, there…
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When moving into a new town, finding places to shop for your needs is always challenging. This is especially true when you move into a new country with a different language, customs and local stores. However, shopping with small and…
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Good help is hard to find and usually the best quality service providers are discovered via word-of-mouth. This is one electrician who’s information should be in everyone’s contact list! Alfredo provides great service with a big smile! I recently hired…
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I discovered this tire shop just outside of Puerto when I had a slow leak in one of my tires and couldn’t find a place to put air in it. I drove in to get air and ended up having…
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The worst thing that can happen this time of year (rainy season) is for the lawnmower or weed whacker to break. That’s what happened to me yesterday. It is critical to have it repaired immediately because the grass is growing…
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