This quaint family business has become a “hot spot” for local food and a cold ‘cerveza’ on the beach in San Vicente, Puerto Armuelles. A restaurant/bar addition to a local home on the corner, a few houses south of Big Daddy’s…
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One thing I love about Puerto Armuelles is the variety of entrepreneurial street vendors that can be found all around town on a daily basis. Many have bicycles with ice chest, boxes, awnings, and all sorts of creative attachments. …
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There is no sign to mark this popular little bakery, though you will often find a line here. As with any bakery, the variety of baked goods is much more plentiful in the mornings. I think they make the best…
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Don Carlos, an iconic downtown restaurant, started by his father, is owned and operated by Puerto humanitarian, Dr. Alberto Carbona. Located across from Malecón Park, with a spectacular view of the old Chiquita Banana Pier, this is one of my favorite dining…
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El Rancho is probably the most popular seafood restaurant in Puerto Armuelles, with both expats and locals. The food is tasty and reasonably priced and there is a pleasant ambiance in the outdoor patio setting. If you love fresh seafood,…
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Most folks in Puerto Armuelles already know that we have one of the top ranked fishing lodges in the country, Hooked on Panama, just 15 minutes south of town. Did you know there’s more to the lodge than just fishing?…
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This rainy season has felled quite a few large trees in and around Puerto Armuelles. Now, what to do with these trees? We used the services of a local tree trimmer and sawmill to help cut up and preserve the…
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Looking for a reliable electrician? Look no further than Onesimo Concepcion. “Oni” (as many who don’t speak Spanish call him) is one of the few licensed electricians here in Puerto. Whether you need an outlet changed or an entire house…
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In Puerto Armuelles we have a multitude of street vendors that sell everything from fresh vegetables to flowers. Today I tried one of the vendors that sells “Jugo de caña “, or sugarcane juice, at the round-a-bout . My eye caught the…
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Don’t throw away those broken shoes and handbags just yet! There is a quick and reliable shoe repair shop in downtown Puerto Armuelles that may be able to save you without breaking the bank. Zapateria “El Punto” is easy to…
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