Here are some photos of a trip that Panama’s President Varela took to Puerto Armuelles on September 15, 2018 to see the progress of Del Monte and ride along for the aerial spraying…wait! 这听起来不太好〜我会做一些,en…
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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, 街,en…
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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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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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Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world, with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographic areas around the world. In Puerto Armuelles, become involved through Lions Clubs…
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This post is contributed by Puerto resident, David Dell, after interviewing the Blair House manager of over 50 years, Fernando Carrera Rodriguez. I look forward to David being a regular contributor to our History section since he is an avid…
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If you missed the previous installments: Coming to Puerto Armuelles in 1928: Part 1 Coming to Puerto Armuelles in 1928: Part 2 Coming to Puerto Armuelles in 1928: Part 3 Part 4 – Esperanza But there came a time later…
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