Tag Archive: Puerto Armuelles
Barberia: Buen Amigo
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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Eating Monkey in Puerto?
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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Free Internet Access in Puerto Armuelles!
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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Del Monte Contract Scheduled for Approval on April 17th
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: A Hidden Gem in Puerto Armuelles
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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Cargo Ship at the Banana Pier in Puerto Armuelles
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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Review: Ferreteria Construmax in Barrio Los Angeles
When moving into a new town, finding places to shop for your needs is always challenging. This is especially true when you move into a new country with a different language, customs and local stores. However, shopping with small and…
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Kiosko Mar Azul: Affordable Local Fare
The next time you take a trip south, down the Burica Peninsula, this a local spot worth stopping for a bite to eat! Just after passing Hooked on Panama, before entering the village of Limones and turn off to Bella…
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Day of Health in the Banana Fincas
It takes three months to organize this annual one day event held in the remote and impoverished banana fincas of Baru. Day of Health is a collaboration of Puerto’s own Diputado Nacional (National Representative) Carlos Motta, the Senafront (Border Patrol),…
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