No sign marks the home that is a safe refuge for the forgotten elderly residents of Albergue Amistad. As you approach the driveway into the hospital in downtown Puerto Armuelles, there is an incognito cream colored building on the left….
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Fundación Pro Beneficio de Puerto Armuelles is a nonprofit organization that was founded on August 24, 2011, by a group of of Panamanian professionals from the District of Barú. The group was first organized by a group of Porteños who were concerned about…
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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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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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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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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. …
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When you are planning a potential move it is important to work with people you can trust. This is even more crucial when relocating to a foreign country. Don’t leave your common sense back home! One of the biggest mistakes…
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Here is a nice video that gives you a taste of a fisherman’s life in Limones, Baru. Limones is about 20 minutes south of Puerto Armuelles, Panama. Please follow and like us:0
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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