Marisqueria Don Juan is one of my favorite restaurants to take visitors to Puerto Armuelles. Conveniently located right across the street from the main bus terminal, it is one of the few local eateries with air conditioning. The cheery bright…
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Just about everyone gets a craving from time to time for a tasty slice of pizza. The good news is that there are several places in Puerto Armuelles where you can satisfy that craving with an individual slice or a…
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Yesterday, Patrick and I went to downtown Puerto to do some shopping. You really can find just about anything in town if you take the time to walk around and explore the multitude of shops! Afterwards, we decided to try…
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Patrick and I were riding our bicycles in downtown Puerto today and decided to have lunch at one of our favorite Panamanian restaurants, Kiosco Caballero. We usually come here for breakfast, so lunch was new for us. As always, they…
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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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Are you looking for a place to get fried chicken in Puerto? We now have a local version of KFC in town, humorously called AFC (American Fried Chicken). They also serve pizza, smoothies, and frappes. …
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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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The first time I had lunch at Marieth, I was surprised to find a swirl of spaghetti on my plate along with the typical Panamanian fare. Plates are generous and tasty, which makes this little restaurant a local favorite in…
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This is one of those hidden gems that is a little off the beaten track. Until recently, there was not even a sign to indicate where it was. Not an uncommon thing in Puerto Armuelles! El Buen Sabor serves a…
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I’ve been wanting to try this little seafood restaurant called “El Pulpo” in Rio Mar, but it was closed for a while due to the road construction for the new sewer lines. A friend and I finally got a chance…
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