The Puerto Armuelles Pier: 1936 and 2015
We have a photo taken of the old banana pier in 1936 – the quality is not great, but you can see that it held a train back in those days! Another shot of the pier taken in 2015 –…
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Video Of Whales Offshore of Puerto Armuelles, Panama
A short video taken by some tourist on a fishing trip in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. 2015
Hotels & Lodging
Puerto Armuelles has a range of hostels and hotels from around $10-125 per night. Although we attempt to stay current with prices, they are subject to change, so be sure to contact the accommodations to verify prices when you make…
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Veterinarians
There is not a veterinarian office in Puerto Armuelles. Here are two Porteños (not sure if they are actually doctors!) who will make a house call for your pets. Cesar – Barrio El Palmar……..6766-1700, 6266-3202, 6910-0829 Rima – Barrio San Jose………6788-5396…
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Public Offices
This page contains the contact information of the various Municipal offices and National Offices located in Puerto Armuelles, and other public business entities serving Puerto Armuelles. Most government offices are open M-F 8am -4pm (theoretically) El Alcalde del Distrito de…
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Banks and Financial Institutions
* Banco Nacional de Panama– Downtown Puerto Armuelles (Barrio Nacional). ATM, banking, exchange services.www.banconal.com.pa 507-770-7420 * Caja de Ahorros– Barrio Nacional. ATM and banking services http://www.cajadeahorros.com.pa 507-770-7374 * Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito- Barrio Nacional. ATM, Credit Union…
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Giant Tree at Checkpoint
Although this landmark is not technically in Puerto Armuelles, it is one that you must pass by to get to town and we feel it is worth mentioning. As you make the drive to Puerto Armuelles from the Frontera at…
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Puerto’s Major League Baseball Star: Omar Moreno
Baseball is a popular sport and past-time for all ages in Puerto Armuelles. A part of Puerto’s recent history, is the story of one famous professional baseball player, by the name of Omar Moreno. Omar Renan Moreno Quintero was born…
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June 13, 2015 – New Sanitation Project is 50% Complete!
Driving anywhere in Puerto Armuelles these days is a maze of torn up streets, construction vehicles, and detours everywhere you turn. The good news is; soon, the stinky sewer smell should be gone from several places around town (you know…
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History of the Blair House
Puerto Armuelles was a small fishing village until 1927 when It was then discovered by Henry Sterling Blair. Blair was Manager of Chiquita Banana Company in Bocas Del Toro, and came to the area to expand production. The first building…
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