There are many ways to explore Puerto Armuelles. You can drive, which can be a bit chaotic in downtown and parking is sometimes a challenge. You can walk, if you have plenty of time. Ride a horse, if you have…
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A prominently placed, and obviously well used, copy of “The Birds of Panama Field Guide” is a pretty good clue that there is a birdwatcher nearby. I spoke to a pair of these folks recently and was given some insight…
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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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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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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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Most folks in Puerto Armuelles already know that we have one of the top ranked fishing lodges in the country, Hooked on Panama, just 15 minutes south of town. Did you know there’s more to the lodge than just fishing?…
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It used to be that the only way to get to Punta Burica was to drive most of the way along the beach at low tide. Punta Burica is as far south of Puerto Armuelles as you can go, all the…
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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.
Puerto Armuelles was a fishing village long before the banana companies came here. Fishing is still some of the best in Panama and worldwide. If you’re looking for a day trip to go after big game fish, you only need…
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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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