February 12, 2019 President Varela was in Puerto Armuelles yesterday. He celebrated the 1st shipment of bananas by Banapiña. 3 thousand boxes of bananas were shipped to the US. Puerto's bananas production is finally in gear again. Background As I've mentioned in previous posts, it has been Read More
Genius Place – Puerto’s Cell Phone & Technology Store
Need help with your iphone? There is no Apple genius bar in Puerto Armuelles, but there is Genius Place. Visit Genius Place to solve your cell phone crisis - Android or iphone. Sometimes, free of charge. They also sell technology and accessories, such as: Cell Phones, cases, chargers, Read More
Tourism Office Now Open in Puerto Armuelles
Over the summer, the National Tourism Ministry (IPAT) hung a big banner with a photo of Puerto Armuelles from an overpass. Emblazoned across the banner were the words, "Visit Puerto Armuelles" We spotted it hanging from an overpass on the InterAmericana between David and Pasa Canoas. Tourism Read More
Video: 1st Puerto Armuelles Saturday Market
Missed it? Watch this video to catch the flavor of the very 1st Puerto Armuelles Saturday Market Keep up with news on Panama, as well as Puerto Armuelles. Sign up for our monthly newsletter. Read More
Heavenly’s Hotel Sold!
Heavenly Hotel is now under new ownership. 3 expats from Boquete bought it. The new owners also own Boquete’s excellent Big Daddy’s restaurant 3 other hotels (all in Boquete) Rumors of Sale There had been murmurs around Puerto for the past 2 months that Heavenly Hotel’s founder Read More
August 2017 Status Report – Puerto Armuelles Growth & Development
We have been telling our readers for over a year now, that Puerto Armuelles is on the cusp of a big bump in growth. The type of growth & investment that some other parts of Panama started to enjoy 5 or 10 years ago. It seems we were right. Below is a partial list of some recent positive Read More
It’s Official! Del Monte is coming to Puerto Armuelles.
April 26, 2017 Just yesterday, the National Assembly voted. And it voted yes. Finally, after many delays Del Monte can grow bananas in Puerto Armuelles. This is excellent news for the economy of Puerto Armuelles and its district of Baru. It will also be good for many folks in Bocas del Read More
A Glimpse At Puerto Armuelles – January 2017
Jan. 26, 2017 I just got back to town a few days ago. I immediately remembered why I love Puerto Armuelles so much. On my very first morning, I went to the beach at Corazon de Jesus on for a swim. Morning At the Beach I had been told that the November rains were heavy this year and that Read More
Puerto Armuelles – A Good Choice For Builders
We first arrived in Panama in the Fall of 2006. I felt a huge sense of relief at having taken a “side exit” out of the fast paced life of being a designer/builder in Seattle. Boy, was it a welcome change to settle into the life of a family of tourists in the tropics. Given that, I was surprised Read More
President Varela Comes To Puerto To Announce – Hospital, Del Monte, Highway Expansion
Thurs, September 8, 2016 Today, the President of the Republic of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, came to Puerto Armuelles. He was here to inaugurate a new hospital (Hospital Dionisio Arrocha). He also had other news for Puerto Armuelles: Extension of Puerto's new highway out to Limones. Del Read More