Dia da saúde ou Jornada de Salud é um evento de divulgação de caridade para trazer muito necessária médica, dental, and other services to the impoverished finca farmers in the remote areas of Baru. What a successful day! Estima-se que 1200…
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When it comes to food, Puerto Armuelles is a local Panamanian – style place to eat. Enjoy the photo sampling of actual lunches that I’ve enjoyed around town. The photo above is fried fish fillet with yucca fries and salad….
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Mango season has begun! Soon trees all over Puerto Armuelles will be loaded with fruit. Local entrepreneurs have already begun to “gleen” trees to sell the fruit in markets throughout Baru. I have received anywhere from $30 – 80 por…
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Corazón de Jesús is one of the favorite beaches located in Palmar Sur, just a few minutes north of downtown Puerto Armuelles. Perfect for surfing, fishing, or a leisurely walk on the beach. Here is a photo journey of Corazón de…
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El Carmen is one of the busiest barrios in Puerto Armuelles! Táxis estão voando por todo o dia, along with other cars, people walking and riding bikes, and an assortment of dogs. The main street of downtown Puerto, Avenida…
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Street animals are rescued by caring individuals regularly in Puerto Armuelles. Unfortunately, a few individuals cannot keep and care for all of these strays by themselves. If you have home in your heart for an abandoned dog or cat, Assistir…
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Uma das coisas que é divertido ver torno Puerto durante as férias é a abundância de decorações e árvores de Natal que são muitas vezes na varanda ou no quintal. Geralmente, this is because the homes…
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November 3rd was the National Independence Day celebration and everyone in Puerto Armuelles came downtown to enjoy the festivities. The highlight was a parade with the local schools playing music and performing. There were street vendors with BBQ, cold drinks,…
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You pass by this little wooden house every time you drive on the road between Puerto Armuelles and the Frontera. It’s located about 300 meters outside of the town of Progresso. Then: I don’t have the exact date of this…
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The United Fruit Company, which later became Chiquita Brands, ran a fleet of cargo/passenger ships that were known as the Great White Fleet. Puerto Armuelles was listed on several brochures as a port of call in the 1930’s. Here are…
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