Updated Nov. 1, 2017 Grenadine-hued tropical sunsets, fruit cocktails like Quetzal plumes. Everyone at the poolside bar is looking suntanned and beautiful. You never felt better. If this is what drinking is like for you, then you should probably keep on drinking. The Not Drinking Option However, if you are one of us who has … Read more
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 Office Opens in Puerto Armuelles In September, IPAT opened up an office of Tourism in Puerto … Read more
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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 and owner, Milton Hutto, was in the process … Read more
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 […]
On a recent Sunday morning, we were on the beach at Corazon de Oro. Just having a relaxing time. And we noticed about 12 or so surfers were in the water at the nearby surf break. I (Reyn) decided to walk down the beach to investigate. Betsy suggested that I take her camera to get video of this unusual … Read more
September 2nd is the first one! You can enjoy browsing, sampling, and shopping at Puerto Armuelles Saturday Market. And you can enjoy it the 1st Saturday of every month. With Puerto Armuelles, there are now 3 towns in the Chiriqui Province with monthly or weekly markets. Boquete Tuesday Market Puerto Armuelles Saturday Market Volcan Friday … Read more
Puerto Armuelles now has a weather station! It has always bothered me that weather reports for Puerto were actually for David, or even Panama City! For many years there was no weather station in our district of Baru. More recently, there has been a weather station in David. But now, finally, there is a weather station … Read more
I met Joan a couple of years ago, when she first came down to Puerto Armuelles. She was actively seeking her place. A place where she would be happy when she retired. I am very glad that she fell in love with Puerto Armuelles. That she felt that it was the perfect place … Read more
On July 23rd, Puerto Armuelles’ 2nd Annual Dog show happened. We stopped by last year. But this year we were in it. Although, that is only because there are actually 2 dogs shows. The more formal one, followed by the more casual dog show. I have captured the causal version of the dog show in the video … Read more
Have you tried Ari BBQ yet? It is one of Puerto Armuelles’ newer restaurants. It is definitely worth checking out. We have been there twice now. Location It is near ESPA on the main road that runs through Puerto Armuelles. ESPA is a school in the Los Angles neighborhood. ESPA is across from the fair […]
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 Toro. Which is why all … Read more
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