Let me start by saying that I do not condone this activity, which is illegal in many countries today. Actually, it was only completely banned in the USA in 2008! That said, cockfighting is a legal and very popular sport…
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May 25, 2017 was an historic day for Puerto Armuelles, Baru when the Bill 488 for enactment of contract 36-2017 was signed. The final agreement between the government of Panama and Del Monte subsidiary, Banapiña, was enacted by the signatures…
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What was life like in Puerto Armuelles and Baru during the years when Chiquita was a major force here? This video clip from “the good old days” will give you some idea. “Por un pueblo luchador. La vida es la…
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This is a video that a tourist couple took as they rode through Puerto Armuelles on a public bus. Subscribe today to get alerts of new articles & news in Puerto Armuelles! Edit
Patrick has enjoyed an old fashioned haircut at Barberia Buen Amigo every time he needs a trim since we’ve been living in Puerto. Last week we went in for his regular cut and the store was closed down. Fortunately, there…
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That was what I thought when I walked in on my husband’s barber eating lunch in his shop recently. I asked what the interesting looking dish he had was called and he told me “Mono en Bijoa”. My Spanish is…
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On April 27, 2017 multiple free wireless internet access points were installed throughout Puerto Armuelles. This is part of a project of the Panamanian government called Smart City. It is a joint initiative between the Municipality of Panama, a private…
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The National Assembly is scheduled to give the final approval for the Del Monte subsidiary, Banapiña, to begin operations in the district of Baru on April 17, 2017. This time we all hope that the signatures needed will happen without…
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Sunrise Inn, formerly called Tsunami Inn, is now under new ownership. I have personally stayed at this quaint little boutique hotel at least a dozen times. It is well worth a stay if you are planning a visit to Puerto…
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This photo was taken in 1992, when Chiquita was still operating in Puerto Armuelles. Cargo ships were loaded with bananas on the pier that is now a major landmark in town. …
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