It’s really good to see a few new restaurants opening up in Puerto Armuelles! Anacaona is a bit hidden, off the main road and away from downtown, but well worth the short drive. I am now a regular! Anacaona is…
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A great place to get a cool treat on a hot afternoon in Puerto Armuelles is La Casita Blanca. Here, they serve cold ice cream and shakes in a colorful garden setting. The ambiance is worth the trip! Parking is…
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Currently open only for dinner, from 4:30 or 5pm daily, this new restaurant can easily boast the BEST BURGERS in Puerto Armuelles! Most restaurants will claim to have the best hamburger, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that the…
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A new water-sport activity has opened up in downtown Puerto Armuelles. Whether you are a visitor or resident, you can now explore the coastline, get some exercise, or enjoy our beautiful Pacific sunrise on a rented stand-up paddle board. Here…
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It takes a little effort to make your way south, all the way to this boutique hotel at the tip of the Burica Peninsula, but once you get there, you won’t want to leave! My latest trip to Punta Burica…
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There has been a flurry of new family businesses opening lately. Among these is a food truck with the catchy name “Pandemia Burger”. The owners took advantage of the lock-down time (People got creative while stuck at home) to come…
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No matter how you arrive or leave Puerto Armuelles, except by boat, you have to pass through the border town of Paso Canoas, known locally as the “Frontera”. It is the turn off from the PanAmerican Highway and a short…
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I came across an ad for the “Sunday Special” at a beachfront bar/restaurant called IBIZA in Puerto Armuelles. Well, that is a place we haven’t tried yet! Patrick and I decided to take them up on their special ‘6 beers…
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Just about everyone enjoys a hot and tasty pizza from time to time. Puerto Armuelles now has an international franchise, Domino’s Pizza, in town and they offer sit down, carry-out or free delivery service. Another food option in town is…
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There are quite a few hardware stores in Puerto Armuelles, and one of my favorites is Casa Cheong. They are located just to the left of Romero’s Supermarket on Avenida San José. Here you can find most of the supplies…
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