Republic of Panama president, Juan Carlos Varela, visits the first banana fincas in January 2019, which will have production of bananas for Del Monte to export in February. Progress is finally happening! Video courtesy of 100% Porteños Subscribe today to get…
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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
Here is a short video GIF provided by the Panama Canal “The iconic pier of Puerto Armuelles welcomes its visitors in the district of Barú”. El icónico muelle de Puerto Armuelles da la bienvenida a sus visitantes en el…
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This pencil thin Brown Vine Snake was stalking a lizard when I mistook it for a dead vine on my fence. I almost pulled it off, which could have ended in an itchy bite from the hungry snake! The snake…
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The next time you are walking along the costera in downtown Puerto, enjoying the view of the beach and pier from Malecón Park, be sure to take a short break and get a raspado from the street vendor there, if…
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A short video taken by some tourist on a fishing trip in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. 2015