Most hardware stores in Puerto Armuelles keep the smaller merchandise behind the counter. Customers walk up to the clerk at the counter and tell them what they are looking for. They will go behind them, or into a warehouse, and…
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During the past two months here in Puerto Armuelles, we have been experiencing some bigger than usual tide swells. As a result, there have been over a dozen homes and businesses along the coastal areas affected by flooding. Warnings are…
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If four surfers being in the water on one day means “crowded”, then Puerto Armuelles may be the surf town for you! There are actually several pretty good locations to catch a wave along the Pacific Coast of the Burica…
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Construction is becoming a common sight everywhere you turn these days in Puerto Armuelles. It all points towards continued progress and growth in our little town! The Ministry of Public Works (MOP), under the direction of President Juan Carlos Varela,…
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This is a photograph of Omar Moreno, a professional Major League Baseball player who was born in Puerto Armuelles. He played from 1975-1986 and his team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, won the World Series championship in 1979. Go to the…
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This video was taken by the late Lee Zeltzer in 2011. Even though it is five years old, not much has changed in Puerto Armuelles. You can get a good feel for what it is like to drive from the…
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There are actually quite a few special landmarks in and around Puerto Armuelles, Panama. The most obvious is the old Banana Pier that can be seen from just about any location along the beaches. Some landmarks are obvious while others…
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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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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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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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